The presidential appointee's handbook

"Explains the core competencies that distinguish successful presidential appointees. Draws on ideas developed by scholars of public and business management, as well as years of government service. Presents a guide to the key terms, laws, and regulations that new appointees will have to deal wit...

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Main Author: DeSeve, G. Edward
Corporate Author: ebrary, Inc
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. : Brookings Institution Press, c2009.
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Online Access:An electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click to view
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Table of Contents:
  • Foreword
  • Acknowledgements
  • Part I. Competencies of a presidential appointee
  • Leading for results
  • Managing change
  • Providing technical ability
  • Leading others
  • Leading yourself
  • Maintaining global awareness
  • Part II. The federal government
  • Summary of the U.S. Constitution
  • The legislative branch
  • The executive branch
  • Notes
  • Index.