The New Supervisor S Survival Manual

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.

This is a guide to the skills new managers (and those who want to become managers) need to succeed. It deals with the basic, high-payoff things an effective manager employs to get the job done. It aims to provide a model to help readers develop and use skills to the maximum. The author discusses how to develop key employees, set priorities so that the work gets done on time, motivate workers and correct poor performers, delegate responsibility, communicate effectively, and develop teamwork.

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.

Although engineers receive an outstanding technical education, their success in today's organization demands knowledge of how to put that education to work. The Management Survival Manual for Engineers provides this information, creating the bridge between the world of science and the working organization. The text discusses the management of technology within the organization, the management of the engineering department, and the management of engineering projects through technical approaches and personnel aspects. The Management Survival Manual for Engineers introduces the engineer to basic management of engineering, encouraging essential leadership and managerial philosophies. The book acts as a primary resource for engineers moving into managerial areas as opposed to technological ones. It addresses a multitude of topics, enabling the reader to grasp general concepts before addressing more specific concepts. Topics include: Examining the inter-organizational behavior, procedures, and policies required to work in formal organizations. Identifying the required knowledge of leadership Outlining the principles for effective communication skills Determining the responsibilities of the organization and engineering manager for preparing the new engineer entering the organization Introducing how engineering functions in the organization Forming a basic understanding for project management Describing the transition from new engineer to supervisor The Management Survival Manual for Engineers emphasizes an understanding of people, the organization, and management as opposed to technology - serving engineers entering the engineering field as well as those engineers moving into project management for the first time.

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.

Are you a new manager who needs concise, reliable tips on how to do your job and do it well? The New Manager's Survival Manual has those tips. Do you need to know how to make effective employee selections now? See page 47. Do you need to know how to correct an employee who's made a mistake? See page 77. Do you want to understand the basics of motivating workers? See page 93. Do you need to know how to delegate effectively and successfully? See page 111. Why is effective communication with your staff so critical? See page 145. Do you want to transform your workgroup into a self-managing team? See page 173. Why is technology so important to self-managing teams? See page 188. Why is it so important to develop trust in your workgroup or team? See page 246.

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 Supervisor's Training Guide provides both the new and experienced supervisor with a practical and efficient way to understand and manage a diverse work force and to organize their time and communication so as to be a reliable contributor to the productivity of their organization. The program was developed from actual experiences of working supervisors and is presented in an interesting and easy to understand manner. It has proven to be successful in developing new supervisors and refining the skills of experienced supervisors for over twenty years and was been published in 2008 to make it available to a wide audience.