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Book SynopsisSuper series are a set of workbooks to accompany the flexible learning programme specifically designed and developed by the Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM) to support their Level 3 Certificate in First Line Management. The learning content is also closely aligned to the Level 3 S/NVQ in Management. The series consists of 35 workbooks. Each book will map on to a course unit (35 books/units).Trade Review"The clear layout and flexibility of the workbooks makes this a useful addition to any management training programme. The mixture of checks and exercises ensures learning is confirmed and immediate feedback is available as delegates progress through the book.” Bob Mackay, Group Training Consultant, Christian SalvesenTable of ContentsIntroduction; Chapter 1 Session ASuccessful briefings and presentations; Chapter 2 Session BPresenting information visually; Chapter 3 Performance checks; Chapter 4 Reflect and review;

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Book SynopsisEvidence suggests that a values based approach to management positively impacts employee engagement and motivation. This book explores the most influential areas of this framework including the law relating to employment, consumer protection and product liability: Discover how organisations adopt an ethical and values based approach to governance Assess the culture and values of your organisation and what effect they have on the behaviour of the organisation Review the legal framework in which an organisation operates and the impact of this on your role as a manager Minimise legal risk by familiarising yourself with essential legal principles relating to the management of contracts, negligence, employment law and product liability Table of Contentsintroduction Legal and ethical principles; Chapter 1 The business of ethics; Chapter 2 Principles of law; Chapter 3 The law of contract; Chapter 4 Negligence and product liability; Chapter 5 Employment law;

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Book SynopsisMartin Broadwell has dominated the field of management training for over thirty years, inspiring and guiding thousands of front-line managers in virtually every industry, in the U.S. and abroad. In this classic bestseller he offers new managers a comprehensive primer to the essentials of effective management,delegation, problem solving, motivation, time management, communication, and performance appraisal. Now teamed up with his daughter, he has expanded and updated this handy guide to reflect the management issues of the ''90s, including stress management and team building. Packed with practical examples, no-nonsense advice, and illustrative exercises, The New Supervisor is an indispensable resource for every manager on the way up.Table of Contents* Prologue * A New Attitude toward the Job * A New Attitude toward the Subordinate * A New Attitude toward the Boss * Supervisors Relations with Their Coordinates * Monitoring and Managing Stress * The Importance of Good Communications * Setting Up the Work (Planning and Organizing) * Getting the Work Done (Directing and Controlling) * Delegation * Motivating by Enriching the Job * Interviewing Skills * Training: The Supervisors Responsibility * How to Run a Good Meeting (Conference Leadership) * Problem Solving * Oral and Written Presentations * Team Building * Self-Development and Evaluation * Epilogue

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Book SynopsisWhat do world-class teams do that others don''t? How do those teams think, make decisions and respond to challenges?Stronger Together will help readers to understand what differentiates world-class teams from the rest. Using these insights, readers can apply the same key principles when leading - or being a part of - a team, whether they are in a business or sports environment. To illustrate how world-class teams operate and how they''re led, the author draws on examples of teamwork from a diverse range of disciplines, from The Red Arrows to SAS Units, a Formula One Pit Crew, Americas Cup yacht crews, World Championship sports teams and more. He includes case studies from his work with elite professional, international and Olympic sports teams, plus executive leadership teams from businesses.This truly insightful and fascinating book lifts the lid on what it takes to be the best and how we can translate these lessons to our own performance.Trade ReviewStronger Together is an insightful look into the inner world of world-class teams and how they came to be that way. Rhetoric- and pontification-free, this is a serious study of team dynamics proven to work and applicable to us all -- Brendan Hall, victorious Clipper Round the World Yacht Race skipperIt gives me great pleasure to endorse Simon Hartley's latest book. It is simple to read and yet excellent for anybody looking to improve themselves. Simon engages you, he makes you think, he makes you reflect and, more importantly, gives you the confidence to act. As a coach working in international sport, I find Simon's help supportive, simple and yet always appropriate -- Paul Farbrace, assistant coach, England CricketStronger Together will give you a unique view into the inner working of world-class teams. Simon Hartley turns these into simple, powerful and practical lessons that you can apply to your own team. Reading this book really could help you to create an exceptional team -- Nigel McMinn, managing director, Lookers plcStronger Together is Simon Hartley at his brilliant best. Simple, usable messages that anyone in any team, business or organisation can practically implement to improve and get better every day. Simon has had a real impact in making our team perform at a higher level and I challenge anyone not to be better for having read this book -- Tony Babb, managing director, Harrington Starr

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Book SynopsisIn most industries, musculoskeletal injuries are the most common work-related reason for employee absences. These injuries are often caused by static postures or repetitive movements that have to be maintained for many hours a day, such as intensive use of data entry devices, assembly work, parts inspection, equipment maintenance, manual materials handling, machinery operations, and vehicle operation, among others. The book addresses seating concepts, hand tool and pedal designs, foot-floor interfaces, digital human models for computer-aided design and engineering, and work organization (task duration, breaks, handling frequency) as they affect human performance and musculoskeletal injury reduction. Professionals responsible for identifying and improving conditions in the industries where such workplace injuries occur will find this volume to be a handy sourcebook, while teachers and students will find it to be a valuable reference.Table of ContentsStudies of Posture and Movement. International Approaches for Evaluation and Engineering. Risk Assessment. Overview of the Book. Anthropometry. Traditional Anthropometry. Three-Dimensional Anthropometry. Motor Behavior. Gazing. Reaching. Vision and Eyes. Basic Ocular Muscle Functions and Their Operating Ranges. Viewing Distance. Vertical Gaze Direction. User Preferences. Head and Neck. Head Inclination. Neck Flexion/Extension. Neck Twisting. Trunk. Definitions and Measurement. Trunk Anatomy. Effects of Trunk Posture. General Evaluation Criteria. Pelvis. Sitting Behavior. Seating Concepts. Pelvis and Neighboring Segment. Leg and Foot. Pedal Operation. Flooring and Standing. Raki? Slips and Falls. Raki? Shoulder Girdle and Upper Arm. Shoulder Girdle. Upper Arm. Forearm and Hand. Hand-Handle Coupling. Elbow, Forearm, and Wrist. Multiple Factor Models And Work Organization. Multiple Factor Models. Variation and Autonomy. Force Exertion. Postural Behavior. Strength Capability and Guidelines for Force Exertion. Performance. Measuring Performance. Speed-Accuracy Trade-Off in Performance. Mechanisms and a Model of Posture and Performance. Studies of Posture and Performance. Conclusions. Digital Human Models for Ergonomic Design And Engineering. The Jack Human Simulation Tool. The Safework. Human Simulation Tool. The Ramsis and Anthropos. Human Simulation Tools. Sammie: A Computer Aided Ergonomics Design Tool. Boeing Human Modeling System (BHMS).

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Book SynopsisOver the past ten years there has been a massive growth in call centres worldwide. These centres are said to represent the most dynamic growth area in white-collar employment internationally since the mid 1990s. Yet the footloose and global nature of the industry means that jobs will always be susceptible to outsourced operations, ICT developments, public sector subsidization of business restructuring and re-location, and cheaper operations elsewhere. This book conducts a thorough analysis of this modern phenomenon.Table of Contents1. Call Centre Characteristics 2. Call Centre Location and Job Revitalization 3. Call Centres Anywhere, Anytime, Anyplace

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Book SynopsisWe all want to get to yes, but what happens when the other person keeps saying no? How can you negotiate successfully with a stubborn boss, an irate customer, or a deceitful coworker?In Getting Past No, William Ury of Harvard Law School’s Program on Negotiation offers a proven breakthrough strategy for turning adversaries into negotiating partners. You’ll learn how to:• Stay in control under pressure• Defuse anger and hostility• Find out what the other side really wants• Counter dirty tricks• Use power to bring the other side back to the table• Reach agreements that satisfies both sides'' needsGetting Past No is the state-of-the-art book on negotiation for the twenty-first century. It will help you deal with tough times, tough people, and tough negotiations. You don’t have to get mad or get even. Instead, you can get what you want!

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Book SynopsisDo you solve problems in the style of a coyote, competitor or eagle? Recognising the way you approach and deal with problems at work will enable you to identify the most suitable technique to use on a daily basis. Victor Newmanâs practical book strikes at the heart of fundamental challenges faced by all managers. It looks beyond the conventional techniques of problem-solving to the underlying process, identifies eight stages and explains how to recognise which technique is appropriate to which stage. On this basis managers can generate solutions at both the personal and the organisational level. A unique feature of the book is a Problem Solving Styles Profile that enables each reader to apply the material in the text to improve their own problem-solving capability.Trade Review'If you only ever buy one book on problem solving then this should be it ... very readable ... lively and practical.' Training Officer 'Written in a lively and practical style and drawing on examples from a wide range of real-life problems, the book will be of interest to managers, team leaders and other professionals.' British Journal of Administration Management 'Every reader should be able to improve their problem solving capability after reading the book.' Aslib Book List 'This is a book for professionals who appreciate a practical approach by discussions on a wide range of real-life problems, and is beautifully presented.' Administrator ' ... readable and commendably free of jargon ... stimulating ideas in the reader - . in which common sense is by-and large identified as such ... a very valuable addition to a staff-development library.' Library Management ' ... excellent ... covers most of the methods in common use ... and illustrates them in practical bites. I thoroughly recommend this book to all involved in project management.' ProjectTable of ContentsContents: Part I How to Use This Book: Your problem-solving styles profile; The problem-solving process wheel; Problem-solving styles. Part II An Introduction to Problem-Solving: Thinking about problem-solving; A question of creativity. Part III The Problem-Solving Process: Stage 1 Identify the problem; Stage 2 Gather data; Stage 3 Analyse data; Stage 4 Generate solutions; Stage 5 Select the solution; Stage 6 Plan the implementation; Stage 7 Test/rehearse; Stage 8 Action. Part IV Some Conclusions: Conclusions; Recommended reading; Index.

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Book SynopsisEvery worthwhile organization strives continuously to improve. What the authors of this groundbreaking book offer is nothing less than a system for achieving peak performance. As a result of their work with more than 2000 teams, in some 40 countries across the globe, the authors identified the 7 factors that distinguish what they call âdream teamsâ and on that basis they developed the structured approach described in the Handbook. Part I sets out the principles that underlie team performance. Part II shows how to train teams to become more creative. Finally, in Part III, the authors demonstrate their ideas in action with real-life examples from a wide variety of organizational settings. They emphasize throughout the role of leadership in stimulating creativity and innovation, and they explain how to inject new dynamism into existing organizational systems and practices. Anyone involved in teamworking would profit from a close study of the Handbook. It will be especially valuable to team leaders and facilitators, to project managers and to HRD practitioners and consultants.Trade Review' ... provides a good grounding in the principles of teamwork.' Management Consultancy 'The text is clear, concise, well referenced, and improved by case studies, quizzes, puzzles and other visual material ... It is recommended to Journal readers already in, or aspiring to similar roles, as part of their personal development.' British Journal of Healthcare Computing 'Practising this system will help teams to recognise potential blocking situations and how to deal with these effectively.' Skills and Enterprise Update 'What the authors of this ground-breaking book offer is nothing less than a system for achieving peak performance ... Anyone involved in teamworking would profit from a close study of the Handbook.' Engineering Designer 'Valuable for all working in teams, as well as other HRD practitioners and consultants.' Long Range Planning, October 1999Table of ContentsContents: Foreword by Fran Cotton. Part I Creative Teams in Principle: An anatomy of teams; Building creative teams - 'The genius of the and'; Enhancing team creativity: The MPIA system. Part II Creative Teams in Practice: From messes to mind-maps; Breakthrough perspectives; Putting action into ideas and ideas into action. Part III Creative Teams in Action: Innovation teams in action; Creative networks in action; Creative teams in action; Bibliography; Index.

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Book SynopsisA project is more than an assembly of methods, tools and resources. Projects often seem to have a soul. They require dedication, belief and commitment. The only way to gain experience of a project, assess and develop the skills associated with it is to live through it. The six micro-projects in this collection highlight the kinds of skills typical of creative project teams. They can be used to practise: team working in a project environment working as a team to satisfy a need expressed in terms of time, cost and quality the skills associated with creativity, problem solving and team leadership the guiding principles for tackling projects creatively. The collection includes the following games: Eggbox is a creative project that emphasizes idea generation; Ironbridge simulates a scenario in which consortia explore the specifications of a construction project; Tower of Straws produces a situation in which change is frequent and normal; Domino Race is based on an imaginative desTrade Review'Ian Stokes is to be commended on the clear and simple layout of this manual. Many trainers will have used a wide variety of activities to support their groups, and it might seem that here are just some more of the same. The actual difference is that these are so well structured and provided with such superb materials that you really can pick them up and very quickly work with them. At the same time you can be sure you can rely on the design to meet the learning needs identified.' ITOL (Institute of Training and Occupational Learning)Table of ContentsContents: Introduction. Facilitator's Guide: Trainer guidance; The learning messages; Notes for observers of micro-projects; Observer's checklist; Facilitator's guide to the micro-projects: Eggbox; Ironbridge; Tower of straws; Domino race; Catapult; Autonomous team activity. Micro-Projects Team Resources: Eggbox; Ironbridge; Tower of straws; Domino race; Catapult; Autonomous team activity. Micro-Projects Participants' Notes: Using a micro-project as a learning experience; Working with micro-projects.

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Book SynopsisExecutive pay remains a contentious topic for many organizations. Unfortunately for company executives, much of the writing about it is either sensationalist or highly academic; none of it much help to the reader looking for a balanced and informed view of the subject. Sandy Pepper provides company executives, investors, and advisers with a summary of the main theories (from economics, game theory and the behavioural sciences) and best practices (in corporate governance, tax, accounting, compliance and so on) that relate to the compensation of senior executives. He also reviews the current state of corporate governance as it affects executive reward in Europe and the US. And he backs the text up with case study examples. Senior Executive Reward is an intelligent, practical and balanced explanation of the basis on which modern executives are compensated - and why. It is must-have reading for anyone who is interested in the complex and often controversial topic of executive pay, particTrade Review'This book is one of the most intelligent and well-written books on executive remuneration that I have ever come across. Resisting the hyperbole which so often surrounds this issue, it looks at executive remuneration not only from a financial perspective, but also factors in the human element...[this book] starts by looking at all the basic elements which go towards making a 'total pay' package, base salary, an annual bonus typically tied to financial performance, an equity plan or some other form of long-term incentive arrangement and a retirement scheme, as well as other potential special benefits which might accrue including the often hotly debated severance package. Then separate chapters look at the four basic factors determining senior executive reward: economic models; psychology, sociology and organisational behaviour; corporate governance; and tax and accounting. Finally, the themes throughout the book are drawn together into a really practical framework for designing senior executive reward strategies. This really is a book that no-one on the remuneration committee should be without.' The Non-Executive Director 'Only very few books on senior executive reward are able to combine both a practical view and a theoretical perspective. Sandy Pepper presents every important aspect of this highly controversial topic in a comprehensive and unbiased manner. This is a very useful book, not only for compensation specialists, but for anybody who wants to obtain a broader perspective on this highly emotive issue.' Olaf Lang, Global Head Compensation Management Private Banking, Credit Suisse '...it is hard to find literature that acknowledges the differences in practice between countries while pulling out the common threads. Another difficulty is treading a path between academic research and practical application. This is why Senior Executive Reward is such a find. ...There can be no doubt that senior executive reward is a tricky area and Sandy Pepper does not dTable of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 Compensation, Benefits and Incentives; Chapter 3 Economic Models; Chapter 4 Psychology, Sociology and Organisational Behaviour; Chapter 5 Corporate Governance; Chapter 6 Tax and Accounting; Chapter 7 Turning Theory Into Practice;

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Book SynopsisBuilding rapport, communicating and establishing trust with people, as a line manager, as part of a department or a temporary project team, involves a fundamental set of human and business skills. And yet this set of skills is also the area where the majority of managers feel least equipped to cope. Emotional intelligence is, at its heart, all about self-awareness; an understanding of how people relate and respond to you. This collection of training activities provides managers and employees with a series of proven exercises for raising personal and social awareness, skills for managing self and relationships with others. Each activity includes detailed instructions for the user or facilitator as well as copies of any handout materials. The collection is available as a looseleaf manual or on CD ROM.Table of ContentsContents: Introduction; Core emotional intelligence skills activities; Self-awareness activities; Self-management activities; Social awareness activities; Relationship management activities; Inspirational leadership activities; Sample workshop outlines.

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Book SynopsisIn this practical book, Richard A. Swanson offers a comprehensive approach to forecasting and analyzing the financial implications of any HRD initiative. Packed with step-by-step tools and worksheets, illustrated through a variety of case studies, and featuring the author''s state-of-the-art insights, this book offers HRD professionals an essential resource for planning and budgeting, presenting recommendations to executives and department leaders, and keeping their organizations on the cutting edge.

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Book SynopsisOffice workers form a large and growing proportion of the workforce, especially with the growth of the service sectorTable of Contents1. Ergonomics Applied to Offices 2. Relations Among People in the Office 3. Office Space 4. Sound and Climate 5. Body Movement, Posture, Support 6. Seeing and Lighting 7. Manual Tasks Relationships Among People in the Office 3. Office Space Section 4. Sound and Climate Section 5. Body Movement, Posture and Support Section 6. Seeing and Lighting Section 7. Manual Tasks

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Book SynopsisIntended for the high performing manager with the ambition to reach corporate leadership status, this book focuses on both the key value adding activities and disciplines for driving through change and the styles of corporate leaders that attract success.Table of ContentsPart 1 Developing a Practical Leadership Model; Chapter 1 Redefining corporate leadership; Chapter 2 Focused leadership styles; Chapter 3 Most leaders are also followers; Part 2 Identifying the Right Leadership Style; Chapter 4 Value-creating inspirational leadership; Chapter 5 Focusing on the delivering leadership activity; Chapter 6 Connecting the; Part s of the business; Chapter 7 Aligning the organization; Part 3 The Leadership Model in Practice and Theory; Chapter 8 Leading change and changing leaders; Chapter 9 Theoretical underpinnings of the model;

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Book SynopsisTake the brakes off your business. In the perfect follow-up to 1001 Ways to Reward Employees, the innovative book that has sold over one million copies, Bob Nelson reveals what real companies across America are doing to get the very best out of their employees-and why it''s the key to their success. Energizing is listening-AT&T''s Universal Card Service''s employee suggestion system yields 1,200 ideas a month and millions of dollars in savings. Energizing is encouraging risk-taking-Hershey Foods gives out The Exalted Order of the Extended Neck Award. Energizing is Starbuck''s making employees partners, Saturn creating teams that function as independent small businesses, Springfield Remanufacturing''s opening its books to all employees. With case studies, examples, techniques, research highlights, and quotes from business leaders, 1001 Ways to Energize Employees is invaluable for managers seeking to increase employee enthusiasm and involvement.

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Book SynopsisFind out how to entertain all types of Japanese tourists from student groups to retirees!Would a Japanese traveler rather see pictures of beautiful landscapes or smiling Japanese couples in a tourist brochure? Will you attract more Japanese tour groups by promising them independence and adventure or excellent food? Given the importance of Japanese tourists to the global travel industry, understanding their travel-related behavior has become an essential item in the tourism research agenda. Japanese Tourists: Socio-Economic, Marketing, and Psychological Analysis investigates the specific needs, behaviors, and desires of this growing segment of the international tourism market.Japanese tourists spend billions of dollars abroad every year, and travel destinations as far apart as Australia and Manhattan compete fiercely for their custom. By taking cultural traits into account, travel industry professionals can better understand exactly what kinds of amenities, accommodations, service, aTable of ContentsContents Preface Buyer Behavior in the Japanese Travel Trade: Advancements in Theoretical Frameworks Age and Cohort Effects: An Examination of Older Japanese Travelers The Japanese Vacation Visitor to Alaska: A Preliminary Examination of Peak and Off Season Traveler Demographics, Information Source Utilization, Trip Planning, and Customer Satisfaction Hong Kong as a Travel Destination: An Analysis of Japanese Tourists' Satisfaction Levels, and the Likelihood of Them Recommending Hong Kong to Others Social and Cultural Factors Influencing Tourists' Souvenir-Purchasing Behavior: A Comparative Study on Japanese “Omiyage” and Korean “Sunmul” Japanese Tourists' Experience of the Natural Environments in North QLD Region--Great Barrier Reef Experience Packaging a Resort: An Analysis of Japanese Ski Holiday Package Tour Brochures Journeys for Experiences: Japanese Independent Travelers in Scotland Travel-Related Behavior of Japanese Leisure Tourists: A Review and Discussion The Japanese Travel Life Cycle Meeting the Needs of Japanese Consumers: Hotels in Japan and the United States Index Reference Notes Included

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Book SynopsisThere is already considerable literature on learning at the individual level and a growing body of literature on group and organizational learning. But to date, there has been little attempt to bring these literatures together and link learning at all three levels. Continuous Learning in Organizations targets learning at each of the three levels and demonstrates how processes at one level impacts learning at other levels. At the heart of the work is the idea that individuals, groups, and organizations are living systems with internal learning mechanisms that can be activated and supported or stymied and thwarted. Once activated, systems can learn adaptively by reacting to a change in the environment; they can learn by generating new knowledge and conditions; and/or they can transform by creating and applying frame-breaking ideas and bringing about radically new conditions. Individuals, groups, and organizations are nested within each other forming an increasingly complex hierarcTrade Review"The book makes a significant contribution to the field of continuous learning in organizations. ... The book will be a valuable resource for both scientists and practitioners in I-O psychology, human resource management, management education and training, coaching, and organizational development. It will also be of interest to managers who are attempting to establish a learning organization by communicating to their employees that continuous learning is critical for the survival of their organization." - John W. Fleenor in Personnel Psychology"The purpose of this book is not just to describe how organizations can promote continuous learning in their employees; they want to integrate literature on individual, group, and organizational learning. A distinctive feature of this book is the authors' use of a panel of subject-matter experts (SMEs) on the topic of continuous learning. Sessa and London make a strong case for the importance of continuous learning at the individual, group and organizational levels. Without this learning, the organization, like the shark, will die." - PsycCRITIQUES"The volume looks great! It represents an advance to the field by integrating previously disparate ideas around this common theme. It will be a good contribution to the fields of training, management, and organizational development. To my knowledge, there is no book like this that looks at the process of continuous learning in the diversity the authors present here." - Allan Clardy, Towson University"The purpose of this book is not just to describe how organizations can promote continuous learning in their employees; they want to integrate literature on individual, group, and organizational learning. A distinctive feature of this book is the authors' use of a panel of subject-matter experts (SMEs) on the topic of continuous learning. Sessa and London make a strong case for the importance of continuous learning at the individual, group and organizational levels. Without this learning, the organization, like the shark, will die."—PsycCRITIQUES"The volume looks great! It represents an advance to the field by integrating previously disparate ideas around this common theme. It will be a good contribution to the fields of training, management, and organizational development. To my knowledge, there is no book like this that looks at the process of continuous learning in the diversity the authors present here."—Allan ClardyTowson UniversityTable of ContentsContents: Preface. The Meaning of Continuous Learning. Understanding Individual Continuous Learning. Individual Characteristics Affecting Continuous Learning. Facilitating Individual Learning. Understanding Group Continuous Learning. Facilitating Group Learning. Understanding Organizational Continuous Learning. Facilitating Organizational Learning. Future Directions. Appendices: On-Line Discussion of Continuous Learning. Personal Reflections on the Meaning of Continuous Learning.

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Book SynopsisThis scholarly book in SIOPâs Organizational Frontier series looks at research on enhancing knowledge acquisition and its application in organizations. It concentrates on training, design and delivery given the changing nature of work and organizations. Now that work is increasingly complex, there is greater emphasis on expertise and cognitive skills. Advances in technology such as computer simulations and web-based training are necessitating a more active role for the learner in the training process. In the broad context of the organization systems, this book promotes learning and development as a continuous lifelong endeavor.Trade Review"Everything you want to know regarding the scientific principles for effective training interventions, principles that are leading edge, questions not previously asked let alone addressed are here in this edited book of original chapters written by the titans in our field. This book is a dream come true for doctoral students and faculty who are searching for worthy ideas in need of research." -Gary P. Latham, Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto"This is must reading and a valuable reference for researchers, students and practitioners in training, human resources, and organizational development. I was impressed by the comprehensive examination of state-of-the-art training methods, including active learning in virtual and informal contexts. Chapters by the field's leading experts review the latest research findings and show the importance of creating organizational cultures and structures for continuous individual and organizational learning...just right for understanding learning in today's high pressure, rapidly changing environment." -Manual London, College of Business, State University of New York at Stony Brook"The editors of LEARNING, TRAINING, AND DEVELOPMENT IN ORGANIZATIONS have assembled a volume with highly respected authors who have written chapters with exciting and up-to-date content. Major sections comprehensively address issues related to the learner, the design and delivery of instruction and the organizational context in which learning and development occur. This will be required reading for graduate seminars." -James L. Farr, Pennsylvania State UniversityTable of ContentsPart 1. The Learner, Learning Processes, and Training Outcomes. Gully, Chen, Individual Differences, Attribute-Treatment Interactions, and Training Outcomes. Beier, Kanfer, Motivation in Training and Development: A Phase Perspective. Salas, Rosen, Experts at Work: Principles for Developing Expertise in Organizations. Ford, Kraiger, Merritt, An Updated Review of the Multidimensionality of Training Outcomes: New Directions for Training Evaluation Research. Part 2. Emerging Issues for Design and Delivery. Cooke, Fiore, Cognitive Science-Based Principles for the Design and Delivery of Training. Mayer, Research-Based Solutions to Three Problems in Web-Based Training. Cannon-Bowers, Bowers, Synthetic Learning Environments: On Developing a Science of Simulation, Games, and Virtual Worlds for Training. Bell, Kozlowski, Toward a Theory of Learner-Centered Training Design: An Integrative Framework of Active Learning. Part 3. The Organizational Context, Levels, and Time. Tannenbaum, Beard, McNall, Salas, Informal Learning and Development in Organizations. Molloy, Noe, "Learning" a Living: Continuous Learning for Survival in Today’s Talent Market. Kozlowski, Chao, Jensen, Building an Infrastructure for Organizational Learning: A Multilevel Approach. Mathieu, Tesluk, A Multi-Level Perspective on Training and Development Effectiveness. Part 4. Reflection and an Agenda for the Future. Thayer, Goldstein, Where Have We Been and Where Are We Going? Salas, Kozlowski, Learning, Training, and Development in Organizations: Much Progress and a Peek Over the Horizon.

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Book SynopsisThis text is the best single repository for a comprehensive examination of the scientific research and practical issues associated with adverse impact. Adverse impact occurs when there is a significant difference in organizational outcomes to the disadvantage of one or more groups defined on the basis of demographic characteristics such as race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, etc.This book shows, based on scientific research, how to design selection systems that minimize subgroup differences. The primary object of this volume in the SIOP series is to bring together renowned experts in this field to present their viewpoints and perspectives on what underlies adverse impact, where we are in terms of assessing it and what we may have learned (or not learned) about minimizing it.Trade Review"This book goes beyond the simplistic notions that prejudice can explain adverse impact, that it is enough to measure subgroup mean differences or compute adverse impact ratios, or that it happens only "at-the-front-door" when employees are selected. The book shows the complexities of adverse impact and of understanding it from the perspectives of psychology theory and of organizational leadership. It goes far beyond the concerns of industrial and organizational psychologists, touching on cognitive, developmental, social, and educational psychology. A lot of dissertation topics can be expected to a arise from reading this book. It will be cited often in diverse literatures." - Robert M. Guion, Distinguished University Professor Emeritus, Bowling Green State University"Internationally renowned I/O psychologist and practitioner, Dr. James Outtz, has assembled a who's who of organizational scholars to write on the topic of adverse impact. Our diverse workplaces and the insidious forms of prejudice and diversity resistance that plague today's employers make this volume a necessity for practitioners and researchers alike." - Kecia M. Thomas, Professor of Psychology, University of Georgia"Essential reading for anyone who uses test scores and wants to know what they mean."-Milton D. Hakel, Department of Psychology, Bowling Green State University"This is the most comprehensive treatment of a critical issue in EEO Law. It considers adverse impact from every angle imaginable, and it is written by an impressive group of authors. It is a must read for any scholar or practioner interested in understanding the issues associated with adverse impact, including how to understand it and deal with it on a social and legal level." - Arthur Gutman, Florida Institute of Technology"This book goes beyond the simplistic notions that prejudice can explain adverse impact, that it is enough to measure subgroup mean differences or compute adverse impact ratios, or that it happens only "at-the-front-door" when employees are selected. The book shows the complexities of adverse impact and of understanding it from the perspectives of psychology theory and of organizational leadership. It goes far beyond the concerns of industrial and organizational psychologists, touching on cognitive, developmental, social, and educational psychology. A lot of dissertation topics can be expected to arise from reading this book. It will be cited often in diverse literatures." - Robert M. Guion, Distinguished University Professor Emeritus, Bowling Green State University"Internationally renowned I/O psychologist and practitioner, Dr. James Outtz, has assembled a who's who of organizational scholars to write on the topic of adverse impact. Our diverse workplaces and the insidious forms of prejudice and diversity resistance that plague today's employers make this volume a necessity for practitioners and researchers alike." - Kecia M. Thomas, Professor of Psychology, University of Georgia"Essential reading for anyone who uses test scores and wants to know what they mean."-Milton D. Hakel, Department of Psychology, Bowling Green State University"This is the most comprehensive treatment of a critical issue in EEO Law. It considers adverse impact from every angle imaginable, and it is written by an impressive group of authors. It is a must read for any scholar or practioner interested in understanding the issues associated with adverse impact, including how to understand it and deal with it on a social and legal level." - Arthur Gutman, Florida Institute of TechnologyTable of ContentsPart 1. Background. S. Zedeck, Adverse Impact: History and Evolution. P. Bobko, P.L. Roth, An Analysis of Two Methods for Assessing and Indexing Adverse Impact-and a Disconnect Between the Academic Literature and Some Practice. Part 2. Theoretical Perspectives. J. Outtz, D. Newman, A Theory of Adverse Impact. H.W. Goldstein, C.A. Scherbaum, K.P. Yusko, Revisiting: Intelligence, Adverse Impact, and Personnel Selection. Part 3. Adverse Impact and Traditional Selection Theory. K. Murphy, How a Broader Definition of the Criterion Domain Changes Our Thinking about Adverse Impact. K. Hattrup, B.G. Roberts, What are the Criteria for Adverse Impact? Part 4. Facets of the Adverse Impact Problem. N. Tippins, Adverse Impact in Employee Selection Procedures from the Perspective of an Organizational Consultant. F. Landy, Performance Ratings: Then and Now. P.F. McKay, Perspectives on Adverse Impact in Work Performance: What We Know and What We Could Learn More About. W. Cascio, R. Jacobs, J. Silva, Validity, Utility, and Adverse Impact: Practical Implications from 30 Years of Data. J.F. Kehoe, Cut Scores and Adverse Impact. P. Sackett, W. Shen, Subgroup Differences on Cognitive Tests in Contexts Other Than Personnel Selection. Part 5. Adverse Impact from an International Perspective. P. Hanges, E.G. Feinberg, International Perspectives on Adverse Impact: Europe and Beyond. H. Kriek, K. Dowdeswell, Adverse Impact in South Africa. Part 6. Methods of Reducing Adverse Impact. Herman Aguinis and Marlene A. Smith. N. Schmitt, A. Quinn, Balancing Adverse Impact, Selection Errors, and Employee Performance in the Presence of Test Bias. P.R. Sackett, W. De Corte, F. Lievens, Reductions in Measured Subgroup Mean Differences: What is Possible? I.L. Goldstein, K.L. Lundquist, Decision Aids for Addressing the Validity-Adverse Impact Tradeoff. J. Outtz, A Five Year Journey with Coca-Cola. Conclusions.

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Book SynopsisThere is a general consensus that deep-seated changes are reshaping the way production and work are organized, the way employees, employers and their representatives deal with each other, and the way governments seek to shape society. In this work a group of leading scholars take stock of the evidence and implications of the new workplace. Drawing on examples from a variety of national contexts, they seek to characterize the nature of contemporary workplace change, and assess its implications for the organization of work for workers, for employment relations and for public policy.Table of ContentsIntroduction: Assessing the Prospects for the High Performance Workplace, Anthony Giles, Gregor Murray, Jacques Bélanger; Chapter 1 Towards a New Production Model: Potentialities, Tensions and Contradictions, Jacques Bélanger, Anthony Giles, Gregor Murray; Chapter 2 New Forms ff Work Organization in the Workplace: Transformative, Exploitative, or Limited and Controlled?, Paul Edwards, John Geary, Keith Sisson; Chapter 3 The Impact of New Forms of Work Organization on Workers, Eileen Appelbaum; Chapter 4 Workplace Innovation and the Role of Institutions, Paul R. Bélanger, Paul-André Lapointe, Benoît Lévesque; Chapter 5 North American Labour Policy Under a Transformed Economic and Workplace Environment, Richard P. Chaykowski, Morley Gunderson;

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Book SynopsisFor coaches, corporate trainers, human resources professionals, and career counselors-anyone responsible for facilitating professional growth and development in others-TLC at Work offers a start-to-finish process and a comprehensive fieldbook of hands-on, interactive tools. Drawing on the key concepts of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) personality inventory and her twenty years of experience working with personality type, award-winning author and consultant Donna Dunning defines and describes-in a measureable way-five core competencies essential for workplace success. She delivers all the practical strategies, assessment tools, and step-by-step advice needed to help employees become self-directed, mindful, skilled communicators, able to learn readily and adapt easily to the challenges of today''s workplace.Trade ReviewA comprehensive guide for anyone responsible for facilitating professional growth and development. * T&D Magazine *Breaking down Dunning's lessons to five competencies for workplace success makes coaching easier and leading others a less painstaking task. * Soundview Executive Book Summary *Dunning provides detailed check lists throughout the book so readers can check their own or their client employees' progress. * HR Magazine *Dunning shines in her discussion of personality traits and working with the dynamic uniqueness of individuals. * Biz Books by Jim Pawlak *Highly recommended and superbly useful guidebook. Though intended for business use, its principles are also directly applicable to volunteers. * Bookwatch *Offers a practical guide for coaches, trainers, supervisors and any leader to achieve professional and personal development. * Incentive Magazine *Provides a powerful toolbox of strategies, checklists, tips and techniques. Offers assistance to coaches, trainers, HR professionals, career counselors. * Fort Worth Star-Telegram *A masterstroke in the field of talent development and a must for every HR leader, coach, and trainer who needs to teach cutting-edge competencies to people with distinctly different mind-sets and coach them to dramatically alter their behavior. -- Robert Hargrove, author, Masterful CoachingI’ve been waiting for a coaching resource that is this clear, this user-friendly, and this robust. This book will help anyone who trains, leads, or coaches other achieve better results in less time. -- Sharon Jordan-Evans, president, Jordan Evans Group; coauthor, Love ‘Em or Lose ‘Em and Love It, Don’t Leave ItA very practical, feet-on-the-ground guide for developing workplace competencies and for providing TLC. Joining Dunning in this journey of personal and professional development is fun and highly worthwhile. -- W. Warner Burke, Ph.D., Edward Lee Thorndike Professor of Psychology & Education, Teachers College, Columbia University

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Book SynopsisAll employees want themselves and their colleagues to be better engaged at work, but most just canât get past the talking stage to actually developing an effective plan. This book is a step-by-step how-to guide for those who develop and complete projects â not just supervisors and continuous improvement professionals. Like instructions for assembly required projects, this book takes you one step at a time into creating a project that makes your work easier, better, and more satisfying. This book identifies the benefits ofâand strategies forâdeveloping engaged employees who will implement and sustain your Lean processes. You will learn and practice tools for creating and sustaining engagement and how to align your goals with your strategy, ensuring that your desired future becomes a reality. In addition, after reading this book, youâll be able to: Recognize barriers to building engaged teams and individuals, and then select strategies for overcomingTable of Contents1. Being Engaged: What’s In It For You?; 2. What is Engagement?; 3. Find Projects that PULL Your Ideas In.; 4. Use Graphs as Feedback to See if the Project is Working.; 5. Set measurable Goals and Time Targets for Actions to Move the Project Along; 6. Give Positive Recognition to Help Co-Workers Know the Value of Their Contributions.; 7. Solve Communication Problems Promptly and Positively.; 8. Grow Your Leadership Skills to Further Your Career.

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Book SynopsisGary A. Bolles is based in San Francisco, California and is the Chair for the Future of Work with Singularity University and a partner in strategy consulting firm Charette, LLC. A globally recognized expert on the future of work, he consults with C-suite leaders of global companies, labor and education leaders from Brazil to Canada, and global non-profits. He is the co-founder of eParachute.com, inspired by his father's bestselling book What Color Is Your Parachute?, and visiting lecturer to a variety of school systems, including Isha Vidhya in India, and a regular guest lecturer for Gartner.Trade Review"I can't think of a better time to start rethinking work, or a better book to help you do it. Gary A. Bolles has produced a provocative and practical guide for reimagining how you design jobs, build teams, solve problems and shape cultures." * Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again and host of the TED podcast WorkLife *"Let me make this abundantly clear: The Next Rules of Work is your roadmap to build an exponential future of work for your organization - today." * Peter H. Diamandis, MD, Founder, XPRIZE, Singularity, New York Times bestselling author of Abundance & BOLD *"As I've predicted for years, exponential technologies will profoundly transform our lives and our organizations. In The Next Rules of Work, Gary A. Bolles has shown how those same technologies can actually help to create a more human-centric future of work." * Ray Kurzweil, inventor, futurist and author of The Singularity Is Near *"If you're confused about what the future of work holds, The Next Rules of Work is the perfect companion to take on your journey, filled with practical advice and inspiring examples that will guide you through these tumultuous times." * Charlene Li, New York Times bestselling author of The Disruption Mindset, Founder & Senior Fellow at Altimeter, a Prophet company *"The future of work is in our hands but, as with any design project, we have to understand the needs and constraints. The Next Rules of Work brilliantly describes the canvas on which we can create meaningful work and impactful organizations, fit for the 21st century." * Tim Brown, Chair of IDEO and author of Change By Design *"Rules change. Work changes. We adapt; or do we? Can we? This all came together for me about page 229. Read it." * Vint Cerf, Internet Pioneer *"The Next Rules of Work shows how moonshot thinking can help leaders create an inclusive future of work, starting right now." * Esther Wojcicki, author, Moonshots in Education & How to Raise Successful People *"The global society is facing unprecedented shifts in the way of work amplified by the Covid-19 pandemic and an increased need for automation and digitalization. But as Bolles points out, the most pressing question is not a potential lack of work in the future, but the need for individuals to acquire new skills and capabilities to constantly adapt in an ever-changing environment. But we can overcome any obstacles if employers, governments and individuals work together to make the future work for everyone." * Alain Dehaze, CEO, Adecco Group *"The Next Rules of Work offers a fresh and insightful view on how the world of work will look like in a post-pandemic world. Gary does a fantastic job articulating these insights to help catalyze positive change in our organizations." * Adilson Borges, Ph.D., Chief Learning Officer, Carrefour *"The Next Rules of Work is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand how the world is not just rapidly changing but being dramatically reshaped. Gary provides a playbook for leadership that prioritizes organizational purpose and deep human values as the means for what inspires people to do their best work and institutions to operate with the needs of society at the center which, in and of itself, ensures institutions are built for the long term and serve the needs of all stakeholders." * Dov Seidman, Founder and Chairman of LRN and The HOW Institute for Society, and author of HOW *"The Next Rules of Work is a roadmap to an inclusive future of work, and Bolles is the clear-eyed guide that we all need on that journey." * Ravin Jesuthasan, Recognized futurist and author of Reinventing Jobs and Lead the Work *"The future of work has many challenges, but this inspiring and insightful book offers actionable steps all organizations can and must take to harness the opportunities ahead for everyone. If we follow the path laid out here, we will make a big shift from challenge to opportunity and create much more human-centric work." * John Hagel, Futurist, strategist and trusted advisor *"The Next Rules of Work shines a bright light for those who have been feeling their way to a most fulfilling future of work. Gary A. Bolles writes with clarity and empathy for readers seeking to build more inclusive, productive and dynamic workplaces." * Chris Shipley, author of The Adaptation Advantage *"Imagine you could wave a magic wand and get a clear picture of just what you need - the mindset, skillset and toolset to ensure success in today's rapidly changing world. Whether you're in business, or in the business of helping the next generation of children, students or employees thrive in the 21st-century, The Next Rules of Work is that magic wand!" * Laura A Jana, MD, Pediatrician, Social Entrepreneur, author of The Toddler Brain: Nurture the Skills Today that Will Shape Your Child’s Tomorrow *"The Next Rules of Work guides leaders towards a future not of automation and substitution, but autonomy and inclusion, providing clear strategies for transforming an organization in an accelerating world." * Vivienne Ming, Founder, Socos *"An immediately practical guidebook for navigating work, career and life in our ever changing world, while helping create a better future of work for us all. As Bolles says, No human left behind." * John O’Duinn, author of Distributed Teams: The Art and Practice of Working Together While Physically Apart *Table of Contents Chapter - 00: Introduction; Section - ONE: Rules; Chapter - 01: The Old Rules of Work; Chapter - 02: The Next Rules of Work; Section - TWO: Mindset; Chapter - 03: Your Organization’s Culture Is Its Mindset; Chapter - 04: The Problem-Solving Mindset of Workers and Teams; Section - THREE: Skillset; Chapter - 05: The Skills of Next Organizations; Chapter - 06: The Skills of Tomorrow for Workers and Teams - PACE; Section - FOUR: Toolset; Chapter - 07: The Next Toolset for Organizations; Chapter - 08: The Next Toolset for Workers and Teams; Chapter - 09: Conclusion - The Future We All Want

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Book SynopsisA clear guide that offers solutions and advice on a wide range of contemporary issues, from how to defuse tense situations, to where to turn if you think you are being discriminated against, to stepping in to help others.While we''d all like a quiet life, there are some workplace situations that can''t be ignored. Both virtually and in offices, bullying and discrimination remain problems for many organizations and their employees.At the same time, key customers can be ever more demanding, won''t take no for an answer and aren''t afraid to tell you so. Tackle Office Nightmares offers solutions and step-by-step advice to navigating these issues and maintaining a harmonious working environment. It features step-by-step guidance, top tips, common mistakes and advice on how to avoid them, summaries of key points and lists of handy books and weblinks.

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Book SynopsisTo be human is to be biased. From this simple truth, nationally recognized diversity expert Howard J. Ross explores the biases we each carry within us. Incorporating anecdotes from today's headlines alongside case studies from over 30 years of diversity consulting, Ross helps readers understand how unconscious bias impacts our day-to-day lives and, particularly, our daily work lives. And, he answers the question: Is there anything we can do about it? by providing examples of behaviors that the reader can engage in to disengage the impact of their own biases. Originally published in 2014, the updated edition draws new examples from today's headlines such as the #me too Movement, police shootings, and bias in the ever more partisan Trump era.Trade ReviewFounder of a diversity consulting company, Ross examines how to identify and overcome unconscious biases in everyday life. He takes up much more than discrimination based on race, gender, national origin, and other protected categories. The author delves into perceptions of Democrats and Republicans toward presidential candidates, patient income with respect to health care, shapes of objects relative to the shapes of objects around them, the George Zimmerman/Trayvon Martin criminal case, and homosexuality. Ross lists a wide variety of biases—such as the tendency to anchor on one trait to make decisions and the inclination to make conclusions about a person based on first impressions—and draws on numerous research studies to support his conclusions. He also points to ways to overcome both personal and organizational bias. The former includes accepting uncertainty in life, exploring awkwardness and uncomfortable feelings, and getting feedback from others; the latter, finding patterns of privilege or exclusion of employees, brainstorming, listening to dissenting opinions, and analyzing the quality of information obtained. . . .Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through faculty; professionals; general readers. * CHOICE *The author explores the many biases that we each carry within us. Most people do not see themselves as biased towards people of different races or different genders. And yet, in virtually every area of modern life, disparities remain. Breakthroughs in the cognitive and neurosciences give some idea why our results seem inconsistent with our intentions. Bias is natural to the human mind, a survival mechanism that is fundamental to our identity. And, overwhelmingly, it is unconscious. Incorporating anecdotes from today’s headlines alongside case studies from over 30 years as a nationally prominent diversity consultant, Ross helps readers understand how unconscious bias impacts our day-to-day lives and particularly our daily work lives. He also provides examples of behaviors that the reader can engage in to disengage the impact of their own biases. * Journal of Consumer Policy *Howard Ross, a diversity expert, consultant, and founder of Cook-Ross, Inc., writes an in-depth look into the human mind and explores the known and unknown biases that constantly shape our thoughts and actions. . . .I believe this text would be helpful for business students and those who are currently in the workforce. . . .[This book] could be a valuable addition for those interested in the topic of bias and how it is manifested. * The Christian Librarian *getAbstract recommends Ross's insights to human resource professionals, managers and leaders dealing with a diverse workforce, and to anyone seeking to learn, grow and evolve. * getAbstract *We are certain we are 'one' person, not a thousand different selves reacting unconsciously to thousands of different stimuli. Everyday Bias is an important guide to seeing oneself the way others might. -- Ken Burns, filmmakerHoward Ross has done it again! Another gem that promises and delivers validated and practical methods for understanding our own biases. Everyday Bias explores those areas of bias that we all have and how it has meaningful, often negative impact for businesses, schools and society in general. For the casual interested reader or the chief diversity officer of an organization this book stands out as an invaluable guide to recognizing one’s own biases and how to effectively interrupt our usual patterns of thinking and behavior. Moreover, it offers fresh thinking through vivid examples of promising practices to disrupt unconscious bias by organizations and corporations. Howard is the unique writer that can blend evidence based data, rigorous analytical research and invaluable personal knowledge to ensure every reader finds a new and important insight. -- Marc A. Nivet, Chief Diversity Officer, Association of American Medical Colleges, Inc.The real genius of Everyday Bias is that it allows all of us to better understand bias without the guilt that often prevents us from addressing it. . . . Howard’s P.A.U.S.E. model is a groundbreaking shift in how to reconcile bias in an empowering way that will create stronger organizations and nations, better equipped to leverage the strength of difference. -- Steve Pemberton, Chief Diversity Officer, Walgreens and Author of A Chance in the WorldHoward Ross has thoroughly researched and clearly explained how and why we human beings engage in unconscious judgments. Most importantly, he helps us see how we can find a way not to act on our unconscious biases about people who are different from us. I learned an enormous amount from this book. Read it and you will too! Written by a consummate professional in diversity and inclusion consultancy, this book reinforces my belief that we human beings have the capacity to discover a new and effective way to acknowledge our differences and to move toward a day when our differences do not make any more difference. -- Johnnetta Betsch Cole, President Emerita of Spelman College and Bennett College for WomenFor decades leaders have been challenged with how to effectively build and tap in to the full power of diversity and inclusion. By learning to accept the human tendency towards “bias,” Howard Ross provides a solution for the reader to more effectively design and lead his or her organization towards greater human engagement and powerful organizational results. Leaders of all types will benefit from these questions, methods and techniques to foster engaged, innovative and powerfully productive teams. -- Tony Byers, PhD, Corporate Chief Diversity OfficerTable of ContentsIntroduction: Blinded by the Light of Our Bias Chapter One If You are Human, You are Biased Chapter Two Thinking about Thinking Chapter Three The Many Faces of Bias Chapter Four Life, Death and Unconscious Bias on a Rainy Night Chapter Six Like Water for the Fish: Networks of Bias in Everyday Life Chapter Seven Shifting to Neutral: How We Can Learn to Disengage from Bias Chapter Eight Incubators of Consciousness: Creating More Conscious Organizations Conclusion: A Brave New World, A Grand New Journey Acknowledgments Bibliography Endnotes

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Book SynopsisTwenty-first century advances in technology, transportation, and business models have enabled companies of all sizes to enter markets once thought to be the exclusive domain of giant enterprises. In this environment, innovation has emerged as the competitive differentiator that will propel companies to become global leaders.Supplying practical guidance for integrating innovation throughout the organization, Chance or Choice: Unlocking Innovation Success introduces the authors' proprietary ENOVALE methodology. ENOVALE is a blueprint that provides leaders and managers of any organization with a strategic framework to initiate and maintain innovation and achieve a sustainable competitive advantage.What makes this book different is that it originates from decades of experience, cutting-edge research, and empirical evidence. The results come from the authors' work on Project Impact, an ongoing multiyear global study to measure attitudes, opinions, Table of ContentsIntroduction. The Innovation Business Eco-System. ENOVALE Solutions®. "E" Envision the Need. "N" Nominate. "O" Objectify. "V" Validate. "A" Align and Adapt. "L" Link to Performance. "E" Execute the Project. ENOVALE Solutions®. Achieving Success. Summary. References.

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Book SynopsisGender diversity and cross-cultural, cross-generational working in organisations has led to new challenges for leadership, which many companies are solving through executive coaching.This unique leadership coaching book is written by practitioners for practitioners and managers wanting to get the best from individuals in leadership roles. It brings together the authors' experience as psychologists, neuroscientists and senior level executive coaches to analyse the neuroscience behind behavioural change.The authors present the latest views on leadership, executive coaching and an introduction to the basic concepts of how the brain works to enable managers and coaches to work more confidently, and with greater focus.A series of coaching case histories are accompanied by neuroscience commentaries that offer full explanations of how to select a coaching intervention that will engage different parts of the brain. The cases are categorised by the technique used and Trade ReviewA wonderful read. Demystifies, declutters and decodes what lies behind the best and brilliant coaching. If you're involved in this kind of formal or informal development, this could be the only book you'll ever need! -- Mark Swain * Director, The Henley Partnership, Henley Business School *This fascinating book is important to anyone involved in educating the leaders of today and of tomorrow. -- Jonnie Noakes * Director, The Tony Little Centre for Innovation and Research in Learning, Eton College *

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Book SynopsisRich and impactful Ideas for LeadersMore than ever before, business leaders are responsible for teams spread across regions, countries, and the entire globe. As a result of the pandemic, they''ve also been increasingly challenged by managing employees working from home. Leading a remote team is a unique challenge, and many leaders struggle by relying upon the skills and approaches that served them well when leading immediate, onsite teams.Leading Remotely features practical examples and insights from leaders across the globe, and draws upon over 15 years of empirical research to provide essential advice on how to successfully lead remote teams. This is a ground-breaking guide on how to overcome the unique obstacles faced when leading a remote team, featuring key insights and advice drawn from experiences of leadership throughout the pandemic.Trade ReviewExplores how remote leading differs from on-site leadership roles and how such leaders need to develop a skillset that empowers their team. -- Financial TimesRich and impactful. -- Ideas for LeadersWell presented and with enough information to take away and muse upon. Well worth checking out. -- Irish Tech News

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Book SynopsisLearn in a week, what the experts learn in a lifetime.Table of Contents : Sunday: Understanding yourself : Monday: Different styles of behaviour : Tuesday: Coping with different problem people : Wednesday: Managing conflict situations : Thursday: Basic communications skills and body language : Friday: How to say 'no' and deal with difficult clients : Saturday: You're in control now

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Book Synopsis People Skills In A Week is a simple and straightforward guide to raising motivation and performance levels, giving you everything you need to know in just seven short chapters. From raising morale and removing self-limiting beliefs, to increasing self-esteem and setting clear goals, you''ll discover a set of principles and processes that really do work and will produce fantastic results.This book introduces you to the main themes and ideas of working with, leading and motivating ourselves and others , giving you a basic knowledge and understanding of the key concepts of people skills, together with practical and thought-provoking exercises. Whether you choose to read it in a week or in a single sitting, People Skills In A Week is your fastest route to success:- Sunday: Raise morale - raise performance- Monday: Reverse ''limitation thinking''- Tuesday: Elevate self-esteem and confidence- Wednesday: Reinforce strengths - eliminate weaTable of Contents : Sunday: Why communication matters : Monday: Making a great first impression : Tuesday: Communicating at meetings : Wednesday: Using the telephone : Thursday: Secrets of email : Friday: Dealing with difficult people : Saturday: Lifelong communication success

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Book SynopsisMake your mark as a coach and grow your business by learning from the best, highest-level coaches in the world who are willing to share their secrets and core strategies. Relevant and practical with strategies specific to current and aspiring coaches, Taking the Leap provides advice from well-known coaches including: Jack Canfield, Marshall Goldsmith, Cherie Carter-Scott and Mark Thompson, who have each built lucrative coaching businesses while doing what they love, helping people.

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Book SynopsisHealthcare organizations with sound human resources (HR) infrastructures are better able to hire, develop, promote, and retain employees who match up well with their specific needs. Using Data Management Techniques to Modernize Healthcare explains how to modernize your HR systems through the use of artificial intelligence (AI), information technology (IT), and other empirical methods. Identifying new technologies and processes that can help to reduce HR labor costs while increasing efficiency and quality of care, it examines the weaknesses that exist in the hiring and employee management practices of today's healthcare organizations.With a focus on the systemic issues related to hiring and compensation, the book provides detailed information regarding HR protocols, IT related issues, and workplace culture. It suggests ways to speed up candidate reviews and explains how to use IT and AI to reduce the number of bad hires. Other topics covered include five key drivers ofTrade Review"Hopper has delivered a well-organized and informational piece of work that appeals to the executive-level health professional. His sequencing of information is logical, direct, and to the point, which provides a clear understanding of the material contained within. His writing skills provide a fresh and concise method to comprehend the complexity of solid hiring protocols which will be beneficial for any level executive."-Samuel Silek RPh, Sr., VP Managed Care and Professional Sales, Liberty Medical, LLCTable of ContentsA Look at the Changing Face of Healthcare. The Digital Revolution and Its Relevance to Healthcare Companies’ HR Practices and Infrastructures. Healthcare HR at the Crossroads. A Review of Six Employment Methods. Suggestions for Improving a Healthcare Organization’s Direct Hiring Systems. Improving Management’s Ability to Identify, Develop, and Promote Internal Talent. Ideas That Managers and Executives Can Use to Increase Employee Satisfaction. Unique HR and IT Challenges Facing Rural Hospitals and a Guide to Tackling These Issues. A Review of Key Topics and a Look at Future Trends.

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Book SynopsisBestselling author Dan Ariely reveals fascinating new insights into motivation—showing that the subject is far more complex than we ever imagined.Every day we work hard to motivate ourselves, the people we live with, the people who work for and do business with us. In this way, much of what we do can be defined as being “motivators.” From the boardroom to the living room, our role as motivators is complex, and the more we try to motivate partners and children, friends and coworkers, the clearer it becomes that the story of motivation is far more intricate and fascinating than we’ve assumed. Payoff investigates the true nature of motivation, our partial blindness to the way it works, and how we can bridge this gap. With studies that range from Intel to a kindergarten classroom, Ariely digs deep to find the root of motivation—how it works and how we can use this knowledge to approach important choices in our own lives. Along the

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Book SynopsisFrom the CEO and President of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) comes the ultimate guide to transforming the way we select, retain and train our employees in a radically changed business environment. With the growth of remote work and an increased focus on diversity and inclusion, companies are increasingly finding themselves in a war for talent as they source and recruit candidates from all over the world. They need to find new ways to contact people and new sources of talent. They need to create an enduring and tangible culture that helps everyone feel empowered to do their best work. And they need to develop inclusive organizations that leverage differences for growth and innovation. Informed by more than 70 years of experience and expertise and propelled by extensive original SHRM research, Reset delivers a candid and forward-thinking vision for leaders to reimagine their company cultures in a time of global upheaval. Part call to action, part strategic roadmap, Reset challenges business leaders' underlying assumptions about workers and the workplace, delivers practical strategies for finding and keeping the talent needed to make businesses successful, and introduces dynamic tools to sustain that success over the long haul. Now is the time for leaders to completely reimagine, reorganize, and Reset their operations to create a more daring, resilient and sustainable future. This is the book that will guide them exactly when they most need it.Trade ReviewAn indispensable manual for every manager, leader, and team member. Tackling the thorniest issues of talent and culture, Johnny C. Taylor, Jr. provides a clear, practical roadmap for leading your organization into the future. -- LASZLO BOCK, CEO, Humu, and former chief people officer, GoogleFull of insights and delivered with Taylor's trademark candour and compassion, RESET masterfully presents a practical framework for leaders to rethink, reconsider, and reimagine ways to truly build better workplaces for a better world. -- GINNI ROMETTY, former chairman, president, and CEO, IBMRESET redefines and reinvents human capital. Taylor brings his optimism and personal experiences to timely and timeless principles and tools. Every business and HR leader will savor and apply these insights. -- DAVE ULRICH, Rensis Likert Professor, Ross School of Business, University of Michigan, and partner, the RBL GroupWith RESET, Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., has written a truly valuable book. Now more than ever, recruiting and engaging the right talent is critical to organisational success. His insights, in-depth research, and wealth of experience in all aspects of human resources shine a guiding light on the need for rethinking and resetting an organisation's culture and talent during turbulent times. His tremendous passion and belief in the power of people resonate throughout this informative read. -- GAIL J. McGOVERN, president and CEO, American Red Cross

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Book SynopsisLonglisted for CMI Management Book of the Year Award 2022 'Powerful and inspiring. A must read' Denise Lewis OBE'A book that could simply change your life' Colin Salmon, ActorReal Wins is an urgent call to action from one of the most influential women in sport. In her unflinching style, Michelle Moore seeks to redress inequality at all levels and shows us how to challenge stereotypes and tired assumptions to transform our experiences and environments.Through this timely, eye-opening insight into her experiences both on the track and in the boardroom, Michelle shows us how to face our fears, build resilience and find our own unique leadership style. She shares stories from athletes, leaders and many other inspiring people, as she redefines the relationship between identity and success for both individuals and organisations.Giving you the practical strategies of self-awareness and resilience to run your own race, Real Wins will empower you to take responsibility for your own prejudices, actions and ultimate success.Michelle Moore tirelessly champions a brand of conscious leadership for a new age of sport and business. She is sought out by corporations, government bodies and international sports federations to help drive change and bring about personal and collective transformation.Trade ReviewMichelle's formidable passion and thought-provoking style of leadership has helped redefine organisations in business and sport for several years. Her long awaited book will not only inspire but challenge your way of thinking to bring out the best version of you. -- Denise Lewis OBE, Olympic heptathlon gold medallistLays bare truths that will help people to become the inclusive colleagues, leaders and community members that the world needs right now. Brace yourself and dive in. -- John Amaechi OBE, organisational psychologist, and Founder of APS IntelligenceAddresses what it means to be minoritized Black people in leadership positions, in the 21st century. Elegantly written, intelligent and accessible, it's a manual to support us not just to survive, but also to thrive. * Baroness Young of Hornsey OBE *Change your life, views and old perceptions to unearth your ability to lead * Colin Salmon, Actor *Navigate identity, inequality and success to run your own race * Eni Aluko, Sporting Director, Angel City Football Club and former professional footballer *A powerful and refreshingly honest account of what conscious leadership in the 21st century should look like * Professor Ben Carrington, Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, University of Southern California *An important and exciting book that is truly of its time * Kate Richardson-Walsh OBE, Olympic hockey gold and bronze medallist, former England Captain *An invaluable resource for anyone wishing to understand and to bridge the gap between easily made statements of intent about fairness and the real, lived experiences of too many people * Chris Grant, former CEO, Sported and independent board member, Sport England *Exactly what we need right now. Empowers us to lead with dignity, emotional intelligence and to embrace our unique identities. Fabulous! * Reshmin Chowdhury, English sports journalist, broadcaster and event host, BT Sport, Talksport and the BBC *Filled with fascinating insights on identity, leadership and sport that will leave you challenged, uplifted and inspired to take action in new ways. * Ebony Rainford-Brent, World Cup winning cricketer, TV and radio broadcaster, Director of Surrey County Cricket Club *A powerful and nurturing book and voice in the world of sport * Derek A. Bardowell, author of No Win Race *A must read for anyone seeking an authentic leadership journey * Tunji Akintokun MBE, business leader and philanthropist *Essential reading to enhance and unleash your leadership potential * Ama Agbeze MBE, International Netball player, commonwealth gold medallist, former England Netball Captain *A timely call to action for anyone and everyone leading or wishing to lead in the global sport industry and beyond * David Grevemberg CBE, global sports leader and innovator *A deeply courageous memoir entwined with invaluable information from highly respected sportspeople and a range of individuals who have excelled in their field. * Professor Marcia Wilson, Dean of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, The Open University *

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Book Synopsis'Powerful and inspiring. A must read' Denise Lewis OBE'A book that could simply change your life' Colin Salmon, ActorFace your fears, build resilience and find your own unique leadership style. Real Wins is an urgent call to action from one of the most influential women in sport. In her unflinching style, Michelle Moore seeks to redress inequality and shows us how to channel our inner Serena Williams or Raheem Sterling to challenge stereotypes and tired assumptions.Through an eye-opening insight into her experiences on the track and in the boardroom, and in sharing the inspiring stories of others, Michelle redefines the relationship between identity and success.Giving you the practical strategies of self-awareness and resilience to run your own race, Real Wins will empower you to take responsibility for your own ultimate success.Michelle Moore tirelessly champions a brand of conscious leadership for a new age of sport and business. She is sought out by corporations, government bodies and international sports federations to help drive change and bring about personal and collective transformation.Longlisted for CMI Management Book of the Year Award 2022Trade ReviewMichelle's formidable passion and thought-provoking style of leadership has helped redefine organisations in business and sport for several years. Her long awaited book will not only inspire but challenge your way of thinking to bring out the best version of you. -- Denise Lewis OBE, Olympic heptathlon gold medallistLays bare truths that will help people to become the inclusive colleagues, leaders and community members that the world needs right now. Brace yourself and dive in. -- John Amaechi OBE, organisational psychologist, and Founder of APS IntelligenceAddresses what it means to be minoritized Black people in leadership positions, in the 21st century. Elegantly written, intelligent and accessible, it's a manual to support us not just to survive, but also to thrive. * Baroness Young of Hornsey OBE *Change your life, views and old perceptions to unearth your ability to lead * Colin Salmon, Actor *Navigate identity, inequality and success to run your own race * Eni Aluko, Sporting Director, Angel City Football Club and former professional footballer *A powerful and refreshingly honest account of what conscious leadership in the 21st century should look like * Professor Ben Carrington, Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, University of Southern California *An important and exciting book that is truly of its time * Kate Richardson-Walsh OBE, Olympic hockey gold and bronze medallist, former England Captain *An invaluable resource for anyone wishing to understand and to bridge the gap between easily made statements of intent about fairness and the real, lived experiences of too many people * Chris Grant, former CEO, Sported and independent board member, Sport England *Exactly what we need right now. Empowers us to lead with dignity, emotional intelligence and to embrace our unique identities. Fabulous! * Reshmin Chowdhury, English sports journalist, broadcaster and event host, BT Sport, Talksport and the BBC *Filled with fascinating insights on identity, leadership and sport that will leave you challenged, uplifted and inspired to take action in new ways. * Ebony Rainford-Brent, World Cup winning cricketer, TV and radio broadcaster, Director of Surrey County Cricket Club *A powerful and nurturing book and voice in the world of sport * Derek A. Bardowell, author of No Win Race *A must read for anyone seeking an authentic leadership journey * Tunji Akintokun MBE, business leader and philanthropist *Essential reading to enhance and unleash your leadership potential * Ama Agbeze MBE, International Netball player, commonwealth gold medallist, former England Netball Captain *A timely call to action for anyone and everyone leading or wishing to lead in the global sport industry and beyond * David Grevemberg CBE, global sports leader and innovator *A deeply courageous memoir entwined with invaluable information from highly respected sportspeople and a range of individuals who have excelled in their field. * Professor Marcia Wilson, Dean of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, The Open University *

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Book SynopsisOffers an integrated overview of just how an organization must be designed to realize the full potential of high-involvement management. Details the types of management and reward systems, leadership behaviors, job design, and training programs that make high-involvement organizations really work at such thriving companies as Hewlett-Packard, General Electric, and Xerox. Shows how to implement such specific practices as work teams, skill-based pay, gainsharing, and improvement groups.Trade Review"One of the strengths of Lawler's book is its readiness to confrontdirectly the sort of questions that really worry most topmanagers." "A valuable reference for human resource specialists, managementconsultants, and managers in search of a compass. It clearly laysout where many organizations are heading and presents the newwisdom on how to get there." "A solid, insightful, and instructive book."Table of ContentsPart One: Searching for Competitive Advantage. 1. Make Management an Advantage. 2. Choose the Right Management Style. Part Two: Designing Organizations, Work, and Rewards. 3. Create a High-Involvement Structure. 4. Identify Work Design Alternatives. 5. Develop Involving Work. 6. Foster Organization-Improvement Groups. 7. Pay the Person, Not the Job. Part Three: Managing Information and Human Resources. 9. Promote Open Information Channels. 10. Establish High-Involvement Management Practices. 11. Support Positive Managerial Behavior. 12. Involve Unions in the Organization. Part Four: Creating High-Involvement Organizations. 13. Develop High-Involvement Business Units. 14. Manage the Change Toward High-Involvement.

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Book SynopsisMarkets in Third World countries are growing rapidly and in the next several decades will offer tremendous business opportunities. Firms aspiring to be a part of this growth must establish their presence in these markets today or lose the opportunity forever. Market Evolution in Developing Countries illustrates how these markets are likely to evolve as mass markets along the lines of advanced nations and examines conditions that affect this evolution. The author develops a model of market evolution based on a general overview of all evolving markets which is then applied and thoroughly discussed with reference to India, a burgeoning market of some 200 million people. Through a conceptual framework of market evolution, this groundbreaking book describes how markets at various stages of development offer different opportunities and thus require different strategies for success. Author Jain outlines strategic moves that American businesses may make to capitalize on such opportunities. He also covers information on policy initiatives developing countries themselves can take to help in the smooth evolution of their markets and specific steps leaders of these countries may take to enable greater growth in their markets.While Market Evolution in Developing Countries uses India as a case study, the strategies for doing business successfully there are equally relevant and easily adaptable for use in other developing countries. Some of the many topics addressed include India’s government and politics, corporate environment, international competitiveness, and changing market behavior, as well as U.S. direct investment in India, Indo-U.S. business relations, and political-legal differences between the U.S. and India. This informative guide also contains a brief historical overview of India, a profile of a middle-class Indian family, and a handy section of cultural tips and other advice for business persons traveling to India to help them cope with business negotiations there. In a readable style, this book provides comprehensive information for all business professionals interested in the vast opportunities available in many Third World countries. Market Evolution in Developing Countries is ideal for international business executives and consultants who wish to review opportunities in these countries and learn how to take advantage of them effectively. It is a basic resource on economic opportunities in developing countries.Table of ContentsContents Preface Markets in Developing Countries U.S. Business With Developing Countries Market Evolution Process India’s Business Scene Market Evolution in India U.S. Business in India Problems of Doing Business in India Strategies for Market Success in India India’s Policy Initiatives: Need for New Outlook Reference Notes Index

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Book SynopsisIt is rare today for employees to stay with one organization for the long tenures that were the norm before the Great Recession. In fact, "job hopping" is the new norm, especially for Millennials. In The Boomerang Principle, companies learn how to leverage this fact rather than fear it. By engendering a lifetime of loyalty from former employees, leaders can see them "return" in the form of customers, partners, clients, advocates, contractors, and even returning employees.Author Lee Caraher has built several companies and managed many Millennials along the way. In her first book, Millennials & Management, she shared her wisdom on how to get an intergenerational workforce to contribute to the larger goals of the organization. In this follow-up book, she shifts the emphasis to creating valuable, long-lasting relationships with your employees to ensure they remain your biggest fans, even if they leave the company.The Boomerang Principle is a pragmatic answer to the outdated corporate mindset around employee turnover. Instead, it shifts the focus to creating lifetime loyalty from your alumni who will bring back business again and again.Trade ReviewThe heart and soul of every company lies in its people. People bring brands to life and, ultimately, drive a company’s success – but, they do not have to be within your walls to do so. Recognizing that everyone who interacts with your company has a hand in its success, is the new key to business sustainability. Buy and share this book, the benefits will boomerang back to you. - Kevin Cleary, Chief Executive Officer at Clif Bar & CompanyLee Caraher is one of the most able executives I know at making a place of work become the place to work. She values, coaches, and empowers her staff so that they give of their best while working for her and continue to give her their best even after they move on. This is what loyalty in today’s economy looks like and has the power to propel careers and bottom lines. I have personally witnessed in my career the value created by welcoming and celebrating 'boomerangers.' I recommend leaders atop any organization pick this book up and put it to work. - Dr. Jane E. Shaw, Board Member Yahoo!, Fmr COO ALZA, CEO Aerogen, and Board Member McKesson and Intel.Lee Caraher marshals a compelling array of data on why employers should cheer on personal disruption even when it means people leaving where they are. Businesses need their people to grow and growing sometimes means moving on. If you're smart, you'll keep your employees close, and keep your former employees just as close! - Whitney Johnson, Thinker50, Author of Disrupt Yourself and Dare, Dream, Do"If you build it, they will come… back." Okay, maybe not how the phrase goes, but still couldn’t be truer. With her usual insight and pragmatism, Lee shows us the new definition of company loyalty and why we all need to start adopting it now. - Richard A. Moran, Ph.D., President of Menlo College, author of The Thing About WorkThe business landscape shifts rapidly; consider businesses ventures, product launches, mergers and acquisitions and more. One thing we can control through all the movement is relationships with our people. People move too, but building relationships where they want to come back is not only the right thing but a powerful, long-term advantage. The Boomerang Principle is a smart and practical guide to making it happen - Scott C. Dettmer, Founding Partner at Gunderson DettmerHaving benefitted from a boomerang career myself, I speak with conviction. When your top performers love you, even when they leave, they act as ambassadors like no other – spreading good words, referring good clients, and sending the best employees your way. Once again, Lee Caraher has nailed it ahead of common wisdom. - John Boland, President and CEO, KQED Public Media. My business premise is "let’s do it better." And in this book, Lee offers us a way to do just that by better managing our ever evolving talent, creating a virtuous cycle of support, growth, and uncommon results. I recommend you jump on board now to get and stay ahead of the curve.- Tom Kalinske, Chairman, Global Education Learning; Fmr CEO SEGA, Mattel, Leapfrog.Loyalty has changed. Lee, in her pragmatic and insightful way, shows leaders why and how to let millennial talent back in the door. Strike "dead to me" from your vocabulary and share this great read with your managers today. - Donald W. Derheim, Chief Executive Officer, SFJazzUnderstanding the new loyalty contract between employees and employers is crucial for any company seeking to build high-performing teams and achieve breakthrough results. Lee shows leaders why and then how to deploy this powerful rethinking of loyalty in organization to benefit the employee and employer alike. - Kate Purmal, Former Senior VP SanDisk, COO Versaic Inc., and co-author of The Moonshot Effect.This is a must-read for CEOs and CHROs of dynamic and fast-growth companies. Our workforce is changing and employers need to change the way they think about it. Our company is focused on creating great employee experiences for organizations and the "Boomerang" topic is now becoming a standard part of the employee lifecycle discussion. These "Alumni" are future business partners, social advocates and often return as more experienced and valuable re-hires. - Keith Kitani, Co-founder and CEO, GuideSpark.In the "The Boomerang Principle," Lee has encapsulated what the best leaders and organizations already know; that talent is fluid and employee cannot be expected to say with you forever. Lee demonstrates a clear a blueprint for how the most successful organization have embraced and leveraged their alumni to create value from these relationships and to leave the door open to a happy reunion. - Robert Glazer, CEO, Acceleration PartnersLoyalty is not dead! Caraher cuts through the stereotypes and myths associated with employee loyalty. What she shows us is loyalty, employee expectations, and business demands can indeed work together in mutually beneficial ways. Grab your highlighter and pen, you’ll be marking up your book because so many nuggets of wisdom are in here! - Shawn Murphy, Author The Optimistic Workplace, Founder/CEO of Switch+ShiftLee Caraher shares insights for leaders who want to maximize their return on investment in hiring talent. She provides compelling reasons and practical approaches to nurture talent in today’s changing world of work. And of course, she brings her humor and personal touch to make this an enjoyable, smart read that you can put to use immediately in your organization. - - Willa Seldon, Partner, The Bridgespan GroupLee Caraher walks the walk when it comes to creating lifetime loyalty among her colleagues and employees. She takes great care of her employees- whether current or former- as she knows that investing in people isn’t just the right thing to do, it also offers a payback to her and the company in spades. This book is a must-read for anyone who is part of an organization desiring to positively influence the world around them. - Jeff Boehm, Executive Director at The Marine Mammal Center.The Boomerang Principle is a powerful articulation of how the fundamentals of outstanding organizational culture and leadership are critical determinants of a company’s performance. And it links these fundamentals to the advantages of being open to rehire employees. This is a valuable guidebook for any leader wanting to maximize their personal contribution to their company’s ongoing success. - Mark Perry, Strategic Advisor, Retired General Partner at New Enterprise AssociatesLee is the best Silicon Valley has when it comes to working with the next generation and creating a humane and effective workplace. No one can beat her intelligence, humor, common sense and just plain wisdom. - The Rev. Dr. Malcolm Clemens Young, Dean of Grace Cathedral Lee’s approach to leadership works across the board, regardless of sector, industry, or company size. As Lee explains in her book, engagement is about people and understanding that loyalty is a shared bond that the right leadership can help create. Lee lays out a powerful case for why every organization should care and then she gives us the tools to get it done. I highly recommend her book for any organization dependent on lasting, loyal engagement of the people it touches. - Bryan Neider, Chief Executive Officer at Gatepath; Former Senior Vice President, Global Operations, Electronic ArtsEveryone understands the concept of Lifetime Customer Value. What Caraher advocates for eloquently is as important and revolutionary: Lifetime Employee Value. - Eric Roos, CEO Nancy BoyOver the years, I have watched Lee hire young people with great promise, coach them to greatness, graciously support their leaving to spread their wings elsewhere...and then welcome them back to the Double Forte fold. Inevitably these employees return with new knowledge, expanded abilities, and renewed appreciation for the caring culture of learning, excellence and service Lee promotes. There is no better employee retention program!- Lori Ogden Moore, Executive Coach, OM AssociatesTable of ContentsChapter 1 The New Loyalty Paradigm Chapter 2 The Evolution of Loyalty: From Company to Self to Both Chapter 3 Personal and Talent Brands at Work Chapter 4 Creating a Culture of Return Creates a Culture to Stay For Chapter 5 When Millennials Thrive, So Do Gen Xers and Boomers Chapter 6 Being a Good Place to Be From Chapter 7 Leaving So You Can Come Back Chapter 8 Boomeranging in Practice Chapter 9 Creating Your Own Alumni Club: A Blueprint

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