Assignment: Pentagon: How to Excel in a Bureaucracy by Maj. Gen. Perry M. Smith

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Assignment: Pentagon by Maj. Gen. Perry M. Smith, Daniel M. Gerstein Assignment: Pentagon is the essential guide for the newly assigned military person, fresh civilian, or interested outsider to the Pentagons informal set of arrangements, networks, and functions that operate in the service and joint service world. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Assignment: Pentagon is the essential guide for the newly assigned military person, fresh civilian, or interested outsider to the Pentagons informal set of arrangements, networks, and functions that operate in the service and joint service world. Selected for the 2019 Commandants Professional Reading List, Assignment: Pentagon takes the reader on an insiders tour of the Pentagon, describing how the headquarters for the worlds largest multinational "corporation" functions. The reader gains insights into how this bureaucracy functions as well as the stresses and strains inherent to such a complex organisation. Now in its fifth edition, Assignment: Pentagon remains the best practical guide for anyone who works for the Pentagon or any other large bureaucracy. Eminently readable, Assignment: Pentagon is the essential guide for the newly assigned military person, fresh civilian, or interested outsider to the Pentagons informal set of arrangements, networks, and functions that operate in the service and joint service world. With updated information about jobs and Pentagon vernacular, this fifth edition delivers a wealth of practical advice and helpful hints about surviving the challenges of working in "the Building." If youve been assigned to the Pentagon or are starting work for any large company, you need to read Assignment: Pentagon. AUTHOR: Maj. Gen. Perry M. Smith, USAF (Ret.), is a teacher, speaker, TV and radio commentator, and best-selling author. During the 1991 Persian Gulf War he appeared as a military analyst for CNN, PBS, and NBC News. He is the coauthor of Rules and Tools for Leaders: From Developing Your Own Skills to Running Organizations of Any Size, Practical Advice for Leaders at All Levels. Col. Daniel M. Gerstein, USA (Ret.), is a national security professional and technology expert who has served the United States not only in senior government positions but also in uniform, industry, academia, and think tanks. He is a frequent news contributor and has published numerous books, articles, and commentaries, including most recently The Story of Technology: How We Got Here and What the Future Holds. Author Biography Maj. Gen. Perry M. Smith, USAF (Ret.), is a teacher, speaker, TV and radio commentator, and best-selling author. During the 1991 Persian Gulf War he appeared as a military analyst for CNN, PBS, and NBC News. He is the coauthor of Rules and Tools for Leaders: From Developing Your Own Skills to Running Organizations of Any Size, Practical Advice for Leaders at All Levels.Col. Daniel M. Gerstein, USA (Ret.), is a national security professional and technology expert who has served the United States not only in senior government positions but also in uniform, industry, academia, and think tanks. He is a frequent news contributor and has published numerous books, articles, and commentaries, including most recently The Story of Technology: How We Got Here and What the Future Holds. Table of Contents Preface to the Fifth Edition Part 1. An Introduction to the Pentagon 1. A View of the Building 2. Realities and Myths of the Pentagon 3. Pentagon Truisms 4. The Strange Language of the Puzzle Palace Part 2. The Key Players 5. Where Were You When the Page Was Blank? The Agony and the Ecstasy of the Action Officer 6. The Branch and Division Chiefs: A Forgotten Breed 7. Flag Officers, Senior Civilians, and Political Appointees: The Need for Leadership 8. The Services 9. The Joint Staff 10. The Office of the Secretary of Defense 11. The Interagency Arena 12. Working with Defense Contractors 13. The Pentagons Constituents Part 3. Running the Pentagon 14. The Complex Pattern of Rivalry and Competition 15. Understanding the Process (and Keeping the Gears Turning) 16. In Search of Research, Development, and Innovation 17. Operating in the Tank: A View from the Inner Sanctum 18. How to Give and Receive Briefings in the Pentagon Part 4. Enjoying the Tour 19. Rules of Thumb: Helpful Hints on How to Get Ready to Work, Survive, and Thrive 20. Difficult Bosses 21. Military Ethics in the Pentagon 22. The Heartbreak of House Hunting 23. Family, Cultural, Academic, and Job Opportunities 24. Conclusions: Back to the Future Appendix A: Recommended References Appendix B: Transition into the Pentagon Checklist Appendix C: Interviewing Appendix D: Glossary of Acronyms and Abbreviations Appendix E: Department of Defense Index About the Authors Review "Should be stamped MUST READ and provided to every person headed for a job in the Pentagon."—Gen. John A. Wickham, U.S. Army (Ret.) "A wealth of practical information."—Marine Corps Gazette "The kind of information youd get in an informal conversation with an old Pentagon hand."—Armed Forces Journal International "All military services should add it to their recommended reading lists."—U.S. Naval Institutes Proceedings "Loaded with anecdotes, management and leadership principles, and get-ahead techniques that can be applied effectively to private as well as public service."—Airpower Journal "Unlocks the language and customs of The Building."—Washingtonian Review Quote "Unlocks the language and customs of The Building."-- Washingtonian Description for Sales People * The author is updating the examples provided as well as changing the language used to meet with todays readers. The author is updating approximately 20% of the book. * The previous edition has been selected for the 2019 Commandants Professional Reading List. * Continues to be an important title for the Potomac book list. Details ISBN1640123563 Short Title Assignment: Pentagon Pages 296 Language English Year 2020 Edition 5th ISBN-10 1640123563 ISBN-13 9781640123564 Format Paperback Subtitle How to Excel in a Bureaucracy Publisher Potomac Books Inc UK Release Date 2020-11-28 Imprint Potomac Books Inc Place of Publication Dulles Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2020-11-28 NZ Release Date 2020-11-28 DEWEY 355.60973 Replaces 9781597970969 Author Daniel M. Gerstein Edition Description Fifth Edition Publication Date 2020-09-01 Illustrations 4 illustrations, 5 appendixes, index Audience General US Release Date 2020-09-01 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. 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