The New Supervisors Survival Manual

Download or read book The New Supervisor's Survival Manual written by William A. SALMON and published by AMACOM. This book was released on 1998-11-09 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.This friendly guide is full of field-tested help for novice supervisors. Brief yet comprehensive, it leads them through the key tasks and responsibilities of the job. Readers 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 problemsFilled 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.