The First-Time Supervisor's Survival Guide

by George Fuller

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0133114325
• ISBN13: 9780133114324
• Release Date: October 1994
• Publisher: Penguin Adult Hc/Tr
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.0" x 9.2"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

When you think you are in over your head...

This book was helpful for me to consider ways to address certain touchy topics. New to supervising, I did not want to give my employees an opening to exploit. No book will solve all problems, but this one did help me through some tough times.