More than 250,000 public sector managers in the United States
take on new positions each year and many more aspire to leadership.
Each will confront special challenges--from higher public profiles
to a greater number of stakeholders to volatile political
environments--that will make their transitions even more
challenging than in the business world. Now Michael H. Watkins,
author of the best-selling book The First 90 Days, applies his
proven leadership transition framework to the public sector.
Watkins and co-author Peter H. Daly address the crucial differences
between the private and public sectors that go to the heart of how
success and failure are defined, measured, and rewarded or
penalized. This concise, practical book provides a roadmap to help
new government leaders at all levels accelerate their transitions
by overcoming nine transition challenges, ranging from clarifying
expectations to defining goals to building a team to managing
personal stress. The authors also offer detailed strategies for
avoiding major "transition traps." Zeroing in on the challenges
facing new government leaders, Getting Up to Speed in Government is
an indispensable guide for anyone seeking to lead and succeed in
the public sector.
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目錄:
Preface ix
Acknowledgments xiii
Introduction: Getting Up to Speed
1. Clarify Expectations
2. Match Strategy to Situation
3. Accelerate Your Learning
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