Description
Book SynopsisSucceeding as a Political Executive: Fifty Insights from Experience is based on the real-life experience of 64 high-level executives who served in the Obama Administration. Most were at the agency head level. From 2009 to 2015, the authors conducted a series of interviews with these individuals, gaining insights into running government organizations. This book is aimed at those interested in the transition of power to the next presidential administration starting in 2017.
Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Chapter One: Introduction Part One: The Path to Succeeding Chapter Two: The Right People in the Right Job Chapter Three: Getting a Presidential Appointment Chapter Four: Between Nomination and Confirmation Chapter Five: Arriving Chapter Six: Starting Chapter Seven: Deploying Management Levers Chapter Eight: Strengthening the Organization Chapter Nine: Managing Your Federal Career Part Two: Succeeding at the Job Chapter Ten: Succeeding as a Deputy Secretary Chapter Eleven: Succeeding as a Producer Chapter Twelve: Succeeding as a Regulator Chapter Thirteen: Succeeding as a Science Executive Chapter Fourteen: Succeeding as an Infrastructor Chapter Fifteen: Succeeding as a Collaborator Part Three: Perspectives from Europe Chapter Sixteen: Insights from European Executives Index of Interviewers and Interviewees References About the Authors
