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Having sold over 700,000 copies over the last 25 years, Supervisor's Survival Kit is comprehensive enough for a formal college-level course, brief enough for a seminar, and functional enough for self-study or on-the-job reference.

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.

For courses in Supervision and Supervisory Development. Continuing the Elwood Chapman tradition, author Cliff Goodwin brings you The Supervisor's Survival Kit, 11th Edition. Updated throughout, this edition focuses on the essential techniques and skills needed to be an effective supervisor. This text discusses how to make the transition to management, achieve productivity through people, build an effective team, and conduct essential supervisory tasks such as staffing, delegating, motivating and appraising employees. It offers a unique approach that fosters supervisory skills through the use of case studies and helps readers gain confidence in their new leadership and supervisory roles.

Having sold over 700,000 copies over the last 25 years, Supervisor's Survival Kit is comprehensive enough for a formal college-level course, brief enough for a seminar, and functional enough for self-study or on-the-job reference.

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.