Michael Corum, a leading author of books on supervision in the federal civil service, guides new federal supervisors through the most important time in their career—The First Four Weeks. This instructional text teaches supervisors and managers how to determine priorities, create the right structure, negotiate performance expectations, set the appropriate tone, and establish credibility with both higher management and subordinates. With emphasis upon federal-sector rules and practices, new federal supervisors gain practical and prescriptive advice for the steps he or she must follow to start out right. Discussion includes:
- What Makes Federal Employees Tick—including what motivates employees
- Mental Preparation—including how to think like a supervisor and the art and science of management
- Negotiating With Higher Management
- Starting the Relationship—including how to define relationships with subordinates
- Defining the Jobs—including assigning duties and addressing organizational problems
- Setting Performance Expectations—including goal setting
- Setting Rules—including what rules to set and rules that may be unique to the job site
- Managing Time—including evaluating time usage
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Also included are a detailed table of contents and suggested reading and resources.
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