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Managing Government Employees
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Managing Government Employees

How to Motivate Your People, Deal With Difficult Issues, And Achieve Tangible Results

AMACOM, 2007 mais...

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9

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Recommendation

Even within the labyrinth of a government agency, a good manager can inspire people and get great results. Stewart Liff draws on his 32-year government career to show you how to increase the productivity of your government agency or organization. For instance, he explains how managers’ fear of taking decisive action can cause government inefficiencies, particularly in maintaining a responsive workforce. Liff provides detailed descriptions of typical employment challenges and offers resolutions gleaned from his considerable experience. His approach enlivens what could easily be a dull lesson, particularly in regard to navigating labor issues. For government professionals in management and human resources, getAbstract recommends this clarifying, nuts-and-bolts guide to managing government employees.

Take-Aways

  • Private firms exist to make a profit, whereas government agencies’ “mission” is to serve people.
  • Unlike private businesses, government agencies must perform under several layers of oversight, plus the scrutiny of unions and the media.
  • This slows the pace of change and innovation in government agencies.

About the Author

Stewart Liff has worked in the federal government for more than 30 years. He is the co-author of Seeing Is Believing.


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