Call to Action

Call to Action
Author: Anne Marrelli
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Total Pages: 110
Release: 2010-11
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1437937357

Examines the effectiveness of Fed. first-level supervisors and how well agencies select, develop, and manage them. First-line supervisors, as the nexus between gov¿t. policy and action, are critical to productivity, employee engagement, and workplace fairness. Supervisory positions -- even at the first level -- have distinctive responsibilities and skill requirements. Therefore, it is essential that agencies have valid selection criteria and processes, comprehensive training programs, good communication and support networks, and sound accountability mechanisms for their first-level supervisors. In addition, this report recommends specific measures to improve supervisors management and performance. Charts and tables.

Developing Federal Employees and Supervisors

Developing Federal Employees and Supervisors
Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia
Publisher:
Total Pages: 140
Release: 2010
Genre: Career development
ISBN:

Selecting Supervisors

Selecting Supervisors
Author: United States Civil Service Commission. Test Development and Occupational Research Section
Publisher:
Total Pages: 64
Release: 1956
Genre: Civil service
ISBN:

Clinical Supervision and Professional Development of the Substance Abuse Counselor

Clinical Supervision and Professional Development of the Substance Abuse Counselor
Author: United States. Department of Health and Human Services
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Total Pages: 175
Release: 2009
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1437928838

Clinical supervision (CS) is emerging as the crucible in which counselors acquire knowledge and skills for the substance abuse (SA) treatment profession, providing a bridge between the classroom and the clinic. Supervision is necessary in the SA treatment field to improve client care, develop the professionalism of clinical personnel, and maintain ethical standards. Contents of this report: (1) CS and Prof¿l. Develop. of the SA Counselor: Basic info. about CS in the SA treatment field; Presents the ¿how to¿ of CS.; (2) An Implementation Guide for Admin.; Will help admin. understand the benefits and rationale behind providing CS for their program¿s SA counselors. Provides tools for making the tasks assoc. with implementing a CS system easier. Illustrations.

Leading Self-Directed Work Teams

Leading Self-Directed Work Teams
Author: Kimball Fisher
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 378
Release: 1999-12-09
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0071367853

A new edition of the book that lead the self-directed work teams revolution. Leading Self-Directed Work Teams is one of the best-selling books on teams ever published. Now, the perfect guide for any team leader has been revised and expanded to reflect the new realities of team-based organizations. By explaining how team leaders differ from conventional supervisors, this informative volume which is based on the author's successful seminars and workshops is especially useful for those managers who move from hierarchical to participatory structures. This edition feature more practical examples and techniques than in the previous edition, new research, dozens of tips and checklists, case studies, and valuable training exercises. It has been used and praised by experts at Motorola, M.I.T., AT&T and many other organizations.

The First 90 Days in Government

The First 90 Days in Government
Author: Peter H. Daly
Publisher: Harvard Business Press
Total Pages: 284
Release: 2006
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1591399556

The authors address the crucial differences between the private and public sectors. This concise, practical book provides a roadmap to help new government leaders at all levels accelerate their transitions.