{"product_id":"a-field-guide-for-new-supervisors-9781645301295","title":"A Field Guide for New Supervisors","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"I wish someone would have clued me in when I took on this supervisory job \" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e You know the drill, you are promoted to a supervisor's position, your boss wishes you well and off you go. No training, no help, no road ahead. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Field Guide for New Supervisors\u003c\/em\u003e is a compilation of fifty subject areas which will assist individuals who suddenly find themselves in charge for the first time--as a supervisor, a team leader, a boss, or as one who aspires to become a supervisor. With over forty-one years of supervisory experience documented, \u003cem\u003e A Field Guide for New Supervisors\u003c\/em\u003e can be used to spark conversation on any subject common to supervisors and can also be used as a basis for training.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStephen C. Gerwin is a life-long public servant working in the utility business for thirty-eight years. He graduated from the University of Maryland with an undergraduate in engineering and a graduate degree in public policy. He worked for two major water utilities, the last as a bureau chief. During those years he held every position from line supervisor to CEO. He also held positions as a PTA president and leadership positions in various boards and committees. His first large leadership position was stage manager in a high school drama production in 1973. All along that thirty-eight year professional journey notes were taken, best practices recorded, words of wisdom captured. This book is a compilation of those treasures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dorrance Publishing Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50901734621458,"sku":"9781645301295","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_a3c5f08b-057b-4099-8368-e931b2e1092c.jpg?v=1738437384","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/a-field-guide-for-new-supervisors-9781645301295","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}