First Time Supervisors Survival Guide [Paperback]

George Fuller (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 1994

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.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall Press; 1 edition (October 1, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0133114325
• ISBN-13: 978-0133114324
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #236,707 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not impressed, January 3, 2006

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J. Collins - See all my reviews
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This review is from: First Time Supervisors Survival Guide (Paperback)

There is some good information in this book, however most is simply common sense. What I did not like about the book is that it is written in a negative tone that implies all workers are slackers. I'm sure there is something better out there and I will look for it.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars When you think you are in over your head..., July 21, 2003

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"almeh" (Andover, NH USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: First Time Supervisors Survival Guide (Paperback)

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.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not impressed either, January 28, 2008

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This review is from: First Time Supervisors Survival Guide (Paperback)

Was looking for "something else" .. this is more of a script of what to say in sticky situations. Guess it's OK for first-time workers, but if you've been in office environments at all, most of this is just too idealistic and scripted.

Feels a little more like 1950 than 1990 and beyond.