The MUA Library

Includes bibliographical references.

Ch. 1. The biggest secret in Washington / Mark A. Abramson and Paul R. Lawrence -- Pt. I. Working with career executives -- Ch. 2. Becoming an effective political executive : 7 lessons from experienced appointees / Judith E. Michaels -- Ch. 3. Getting to know you : rules of engagement for political appointees and career executives / Joseph A. Ferrara and Lynn C. Ross -- Pt. II. Working with Congress and the media -- Ch. 4. Working with the Congress / John H. Trattner -- Ch. 5. Working with the media / John H. Trattner -- Pt. III. Working with your organization -- Ch. 6. Working to transform your organization / Mark A. Abramson and Paul R. Lawrence -- Ch. 7. Working with career executives to manage for results / Dana Michael Harsell -- Ch. 8. Performance management for political executives : a "start where you are, use what you have" guide / Chris Wye.