Wharton researcher gives practical lessons for new managers In her new book, Rachel Pacheco of the Wharton School translates academic research, data, and real-life anecdotes into practical lessons and tools for emerging managers. Author, Rachel Pacheco, management instructor at the Wharton School and PennGSE (Image: BenBella Books, Inc.) A guide for new managers, and especially those in fast-growing or startup organizations, the new book, “Bring Up the Boss: Practical Lessons for New Managers,” shares skills, along with research, data, anecdotes, and how-to-exercises to help employees become expert managers. Written by Rachel Pacheco, a management instructor at the Wharton School and the Graduate School of Education, the book effectively shortcuts years of training, mentoring, and experience required to develop a manager by focusing on the key components of what makes a manager great.