The First-Time Supervisor's Survival Guide

The First-Time Supervisor's Survival Guide

Author: George Fuller

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 1994-10-01

Total Pages: 321

ISBN-13: 0133114325

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Starting a new job always brings excitement, anticipation, and perhaps even a bit of apprehension. One thing is for sure, once you become the "new boss" you quickly discover that managing other people can be the most difficult task you face. Your new subordinates will have different personalities, and different ways of getting the job done. Some of them may have been former co-workers, and good personal friends. Many of them may not have the same desire you do to work hard day after day. Dealing with the many problems a new supervisor faces isn't easy - but help is available. Here's an instant-answer resource that takes the guesswork out of supervising other people and helps you master the problems and challenges you'll face as a new supervisor. It's packed with literally hundreds of business-tested techniques and strategies for successfully handling every area of your job - from dealing with problem people and managing time, to boosting productivity and improving your communication skills.


The Supervisor's Survival Guide

The Supervisor's Survival Guide

Author: Kris Cole

Publisher: Woodslane Press

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 448

ISBN-13: 9781922131713

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Written by Kris Cole, Australia's bestselling business and management author, The Supervisor's Survival Guide arms you with the skills you need to manage yourself and others with professionalism, reliability and style. Being a manager or a supervisor is one of the most important, and most difficult, jobs in any organisation. Whether you lead a small or a large team or work in a public, private or not-for-profit enterprise, you're likely to need plenty of tools for dealing with your team and bringing out their best. Filled with tips and ideas on how to do things better, faster and more easily, this book cuts through the mystery of how to be a great manager and teaches you how to lead your team to success.


The New Supervisor's Survival Manual

The New Supervisor's Survival Manual

Author: William A. SALMON

Publisher: AMACOM

Published: 1998-11-09

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 0814424279

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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.


The Supervisor's Survival Guide

The Supervisor's Survival Guide

Author: Kris Cole

Publisher: Penguin Books

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 392

ISBN-13:

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A practical, concise guide with easy-to-implement ideas, tips and explanations, this book will assist the reader in attaining management and team leadership success.


The Guide for Frontline Supervisors (And Their Bosses)

The Guide for Frontline Supervisors (And Their Bosses)

Author: Tim Hewitt

Publisher: AuthorHouse

Published: 2011-07-20

Total Pages: 147

ISBN-13: 146340168X

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A concise working summary of principles for those who manage people, particularly new front line supervisors and their bosses. Can be used as a basis for supervisory and leadership training in any type of organization. Based on practical knowledge and lessons learned from over 80 years of combined, successful business experiences.


New Supervisor Training

New Supervisor Training

Author: Elaine Biech

Publisher: Association for Talent Development

Published: 2015-07-01

Total Pages: 214

ISBN-13: 1607284367

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Prepare and establish new front-line leaders with training that develops essential supervisory skills. Investing in new supervisors increases productivity and organizational profitability, and it results in engaged, high-performing teams. Yet many new supervisors—the very people responsible for planning and organizing work in every organization—are often undertrained in the skills required to be a successful front-line leader. In New Supervisor Training, training legend Elaine Biech presents innovative two-day, one-day, and half-day training workshops that help supervisors embrace their new roles and develop supervisory skills in five key areas: promoting communication, guiding the work, leading the workforce, coaching employee performance, and developing themselves. Free tools and customization options The free, ready-to-use resources (PDF) that accompany this book include downloadable presentation materials, agendas, handouts, assessments, and tools. All workshop program materials, including MS Office PowerPoint presentations and MS Word handouts, may be customized for an additional licensing fee. Browse the licensing options in the Custom Material License pricing menu. About the Series The ATD Workshop Series is written for trainers by trainers, because no one knows workshops as well as the practitioners who have done it all. Each publication weaves in today’s technology and accessibility considerations and provides a wealth of new content that can be used to create a training experience like no other. Other books in the series include Communication Skills Training, Leadership Training, and Coaching Training.


Survival Skills for Supervisors and Managers

Survival Skills for Supervisors and Managers

Author: Roberta Cava

Publisher:

Published: 2013-09

Total Pages: 204

ISBN-13: 9780992340254

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Whenever work is delegated to others, the person responsible for their actions is their supervisor or manager. It doesn't matter whether those individuals have the title of supervisor, foreman / woman, department head, manager, superintendent, executive or CEO - if they're supervising others - they need to know this valuable information. Many are literally thrown into their positions with little or no training. This book is written for those entering a supervisory or management position or are already in the position but are runing into difficulty doing their job properly. Some of the topics covered are: * The Role of the Supervisor * Leadership styles * Delegation * Motivation * Time Management * Interpersonal skills * Problem solving and decision-making * Training and Development * Meeting skills