The presidential appointee's handbook / G. Edward DeSeve.

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"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 with onc...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: DeSeve, G. Edward
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. : Brookings Institution Press, [2009], ©2009.
Subjects:
United States > Officials and employees > Selection and appointment.
Cabinet officers > Selection and appointment > United States.
Government executives > Selection and appointment > United States.
Judges > Selection and appointment > United States.
Presidents > United States.
Physical Description:xii, 123 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Format: Book
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.