The New Supervisor's Survival Manual

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AMACOM, 1998 M11 9 - 256 pages

This friendly guide is full of field-tested help for novice supervisors.

Moving up to a supervisory position should be cause for celebration, not exasperation. Yet many first-timers are unprepared for the demands of this new role. They quickly become overwhelmed -- to the detriment of the organization, their co-workers, and themselves.

Brief yet comprehensive, The New Supervisor's Survival Manual leads new supervisors and managers through the key tasks and responsibilities of the job. Business professionals will learn to think and act like managers as they develop critical competencies such as:

  • establishing and maintaining high performance standards
  • communicating effectively at all levels of the organization
  • setting clear priorities
  • delegating and giving feedback to others
  • analyzing and resolving problems

Filled with real-life examples, handy checklists, and tools for self-assessment, The New Supervisor's Survival Manual will enhance the self-confidence and comfort level of every new supervisor.

 

Contents

The Role of a Supervisor
1
The Challenge of Being a Supervisor
9
Understanding Whats Expected of You
20
Learning Written and Unwritten Rules
37
Motivation Getting Commitment From Others
55
Setting Goals and Priorities
72
Communication
91
Delegation
107
Decision Making
125
Problem Solving
143
Coaching and Feedback
164
Performance Appraisal and Development
187
Conducting Effective Meetings
212
Evaluating and Managing Your Own Performance
217
Index
228
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William A. Salmon (Woodbury, CT) is a management consultant and writer. Formerly an executive at Girard Bank (Mellon Bank East) and W. K. Gray & Associates, he is the author of several books, audio and video programs, and articles on management and training, including the New Supervisors Survival Manual and Office Politics for the Utterly Confused.

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