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Author
Publisher
Career Press
Pub. Date
©2007
Physical Desc
1 online resource (223 pages)
Language
English
Description
The number one reason cited in exit interviews for an employee quitting is "my manager." Most managers and executives not only aren't aware of this obvious problem, but probably wouldn't know what to do about it if they did. Today's employees do not respond to the old hands-on, militaristic management styles. They are highly independent, individual professionals with their own fully developed ideas. Leaders and managers who try to micro-manage them...
Author
Publisher
McGraw-Hill
Pub. Date
2013.
Edition
2nd edition.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (240 pages)
Language
English
Description
THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! The groundbreaking guide to inspiring 100% performance from employees--updated with expanded research findings In this new edition of his guide to unleashing employees' full potential, Mark Murphy explains why true employee motivation is not achieved by focusing on making your people "happy." The most effective leaders are the ones who respect their people enough to push them to deliver real results--to become Hundred...
303) Becoming a successful manager: powerful tools for making a smooth transition to managing a team
Author
Publisher
McGraw-Hill
Pub. Date
©2010
Edition
Completely updated 2nd ed.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (vii, 215 pages)
Language
English
Description
Presenting numerous exercises throughout; this book aims to help you; as a new manager; quickly assimilate some of the basic knowledge you must have and actions you must put into practice in order to succeed. --
Author
Publisher
AMACOM, American Management Association
Pub. Date
[2011]
Physical Desc
1 online resource
Language
English
Description
How do you light a fire under every employee? Brian Tracy, the Master of Motivation, shows how! In these tough economic times, everyone is expected to produce more with less. And yet, studies have shown that on average, employees are working at only a fraction of their potential. What are managers to do? How can they inspire their people to perform at their absolute best? Whatever the situation, a good manager can quickly organize a group of average...
Author
Publisher
Jossey-Bass
Language
English
Formats
Description
This book will frame Generation Y (children born between 1978-1991) for corporate leaders and managers at time when the corporate world is desperate to recruit and retain worked in this age group. It will debunk dozens of myths, including that young employees have no sense of loyalty, won't do grunt work, won't take direction, want to interact only with computers, and are only about money. This book will make a unique contribution in four key ways:....
Author
Publisher
McGraw Hill-Ascent Audio
Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
1st edition.
Physical Desc
1 online resource
Language
English
Description
In Bring Your Human to Work, Erica Keswin laid down the rules and protocols of a human workplace. Now, in Rituals Roadmap, she shows us how to further employee engagement, explaining that workplace rituals foster a sense of belonging and help workers connect with one another and their work. From our morning cup of coffee to the standing Wednesday morning meeting with our team, our lives are steeped in rituals. Rituals Roadmap combines cutting-edge...
Author
Publisher
Wiley
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
1 online resource
Language
English
Description
Use the science of motivation with the power of game design to unlock motivation and drive progress in your organisation. There are two conventional ways to approach motivation: set goals and try to change attitudes and beliefs (which takes a lot of personalised effort); or develop incentives and rewards to inspire effort (which takes a lot of money). This book shows you how to take a third new approach - designing the work itself to be inherently...
309) Managing to make a difference: how to engage, retain, and develop talent for maximum performance
Author
Publisher
Wiley
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
1 online resource
Language
English
Description
A practical, real-world training manual for mid-level management, this book presents a leadership guide for those in the middle, offers a wealth of resources for leadership guidance, and provides much-needed tools and techniques for building a high-performing team. --
Author
Publisher
HRD Press
Pub. Date
©1997
Physical Desc
1 online resource : illustrations
Language
English
Description
Based on Bruce Tulgan's classic study of Generation X in the workplace, Managing Generation X, as well as his ongoing research into the working lives of people born after 1963, The Manager's Pocket Guide to Generation X is a concise, hands-on guide that will enable managers to recruit, train, motivate, develop, and retain the best and brightest among Generation X employees. Learn from the first-hand stories of X'ers describing their own positive and...
Author
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons, Inc
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
1 online resource
Language
English
Description
A Road Map for living and implementing the 10 Principles of The Energy Bus The Energy Bus Field Guide is your roadmap to fueling your life, work and team with positive energy. The international bestseller The Energy Bus has helped millions of people from around the world shift to a more positive outlook; the story of George and Joy bus driver has resonated with people from all walks of life, each with their own individual vision of "success." This...
Author
Publisher
McGraw-Hill
Pub. Date
©2007
Physical Desc
1 online resource (xiv, 200 pages)
Language
English
Description
Examining the nuanced behaviors that we all blindly use and react to in our dealings with others; this practical book offers a common language for encouraging open discussion in the workplace; and skills to identify and address familiar micromessages. --
Publisher
Assemble You
Pub. Date
2023.
Edition
[First edition].
Physical Desc
1 online resource (1 audio file (09 min.))
Language
English
Description
Welcome to Audio Learning from Assemble You. Employee well-being is a broad term - it covers every aspect of someone's working life, including their physical, mental and financial health. Many things can contribute to it, from relationships with colleagues to the workplace itself. Employee well-being isn't something that just affects employees, though - it has a huge impact on the business and its success. In this track, we examine the growing need...
Author
Publisher
American Management Association
Pub. Date
©2011
Physical Desc
1 online resource (xiii, 252 pages)
Language
English
Description
Whether or not an organization has a Human Resources department, chances are it could benefit from some informed, practical and cutting edge HR know-how. The Everything HR Kit paves the way for any company--large or small--to reduce employee turnover, improve the quality of its people, and successfully manage their performance. This user-friendly guide takes readers step-by-step through all the best practices of recruiting, interviewing, screening,...
Author
Publisher
HRD Press
Pub. Date
©1999
Physical Desc
1 online resource (xxi, 81 pages) : illustrations
Language
English
Description
This pocket guide is packed with insight and key skills for those new to the process of management or anyone needing new ideas and tools concerning relationship management. It provides survey materials to help managers evaluate and assess skills and policies in order to identify areas where change may be necessary. Also included are suggestions on programs and philosophies in order to increase an employee's desire to remain with an organization. This...
Author
Publisher
AMACOM
Pub. Date
©2007
Physical Desc
1 online resource (iv, 140 pages)
Language
English
Description
"Designed for immediate use by both you and your team members, the book covers team-building essentials, including decision making, goals and standards, honest communication, clear roles and responsibilities, and celebrating success. In addition, management expert Gary S. Topchik offers helpful activities and assessments and explains the five essential qualities of a high-performing team, providing you with indispensable, down-to-earth advice."--Jacket...
Author
Publisher
ATD Press
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
1 online resource (1 volume) : illustrations
Language
English
Description
Helping you make the business case for an employee engagement initiative, this book presents real case studies you can follow that show the authors' ROI Methodology in action, and explains how to avoid narrowly focusing your efforts on behavioral outcomes alone. --
320) Performance basics
Author
Series
Publisher
ATD Press
Pub. Date
[2016]
Edition
2nd edition.
Physical Desc
1 online resource
Language
English
Description
Understanding performance improvement is imperative. Have you noticed the trend toward performance in your profession? It's happening around the world. With organizations placing greater emphasis on results and accountability, having knowledge of performance is critical. In the revised second edition of Performance Basics learning strategist Joe Willmore guides you through human performance improvement--or HPI--and delves into major changes in performance...
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