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The following reference books on first-line supervision and higher levels of
supervision and management may be helpful for you to prepare for your
examinations and for your supervisory or manager position. Although the
written examination will not be based on these source materials, these
materials may be helpful to prepare for your promotional position and may
assist you in your training and development. Staff Supervision Made
Easy, Scott D. Hutton, Ph.D., American Correctional Association (ACA), May
1998.
- Description: "Quality leadership skills are acquired through
learning and applying the basics fundamentals of supervision. Staff
Supervision Made Easy provides a hands-on approach to mastering the
skills needed in correctional supervision. Hutton examines the styles,
traits, and principles of effective leadership, meeting supervisory
challenges, handling discipline and grievances, evaluating employees,
hiring qualified staff, knowing the law, and dealing with policies and
procedures."
Supervision: A Handbook for Success, Ida M. Halasz, American
Correctional Association (ACA), 1998.
- Description: "Supervision: A Handbook for Success is designed to be
an integral resource for the new leader, as well as the established
commander. New supervisor will receive the background needed to create
their own style and methods for leadership. For the seasoned
correctional leader, new approaches and ideas are presented to help
refine your management style. Topics covered in this book include:
mastering leadership skills, managing time and change, communicating
effectively with staff, and understanding the needs of your institution
and employees."
You may wish to order these reference books from the American
Correctional Association by calling 1-800-222-5646 ext. 1860
(Customer Service) or press "0" for operator assistance. You can also log
onto www.aca.org and order.
The National Institute of Corrections provides corrections
agencies with training and development, including information services and
other resources to assist with your career development. You can log onto
www.nicic.org for your self-development.
The following additional reference books deal with general management and
leadership principles and are available for check out from most
institutions’ training libraries (the number of copies in your training
library is limited). These reference books are relevant to first-line
supervision and higher levels of supervision and management. Your
institution may also carry an assortment of training videos, as well as
other resource materials that you can use to increase your knowledge and
assist you with developing your supervisory and management skills. These
reference books may also be available in paperback or hardcover format from
your local library or your local bookstore.
- The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen R. Covey, Simon & Schuster, 1990.
- The One Minute Manager, Kenneth Blanchard, Ph.D., and Spencer Johnson,
M.D., The Berkley Publishing Group, October 1983.
- Putting the One Minute Manager to Work, Kenneth Blanchard, Ph.D. and
Robert Lorber, Ph.D., The Berkley Publishing Group, 1985.
- Leadership and the One Minute Manager, Kenneth Blanchard, Ph.D., Patricia
Zigarmi, Ed.D., and Drea Zigarmi, Ed.D., William Morrow and Company, Inc.,
1985.
- Who Moved My Cheese?, Spencer Johnson, M.D., G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 1998.
- If You Haven’t Got the Time To Do It Right, When Will You Find the Time
To Do It Over?, Jeffrey J. Mayer, Simon & Schuster, 1990.
- Leadership Secrets of Attila the Hun, Wess Roberts, Ph.D., Warner Books,
Inc., 1989.
Most reference books on grammar and punctuation may be used to prepare
for the test section for writing skills. Review the books that may be
available in paperback in your local bookstore, and select one that you are
comfortable with. The references listed below are books that may be helpful.
The first chapter, "Elementary Rules of Usage," by Strunk and White, covers
many of the topics in the test section for writing skills. The books listed
below are references only and questions may not be taken directly from these
sources; however, they do cover many of the topics and rules that may apply
to the test questions. Books on grammar and punctuation may also be
available from your institution’s training library.
- The Elements of Style by Strunk and White.
- Write Right by Jan Venolia.
- Punctuation for Review and Reference by Edward Voeller.
- Other basic grammar reference manual or book
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