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Book SynopsisUnlock the True Potential of Your Workforce If you want your organization to start meeting and exceeding the expectations you have for it, then you need to address the problem of your disengaged workforce. The challenge, however, is that the business world has misunderstood the concept of employee engagement, thus our efforts have been failing—despite years of effort and billions of dollars spent. In this refreshing new book, future-of-work experts Maddie Grant and Jamie Notter reveal a new path for tapping into the power of your people in ways that produce tangible, measurable results. Part of the Non-Obvious Guide series published by IdeaPress, this book will teach you: How to define employee engagement in a way that connects directly to what makes both your organization and your employees more successful. Why engagement surveys are so flawed and how to dig into your culture to go beyond “symptom” metrics. When to let those Millennials (and others for that matter) hop to a new job after two years, and when to fight hard to keep them. Why culture is more important than engagement and what the relationship is between the two. Real, proven, and actionable advice on how to actually improve engagement. How to drive engagement even if you’re not “in charge of” engagement at your company.

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Book SynopsisHonor is the art of stewarding relationships well. Business is all about relationships, and every day at work presents us with a choice: Will we fight for fear-free connections with our team members, employees, vendors, and customers for the sake of our mutual success? Or will we default into self-protection and self-serving and participate in a relational culture of disconnection? This is the choice between honor and dishonor, and it flows from our hearts and our core beliefs about people. In The Business of Honor, Bob Hasson and Danny Silk lay out a pathway for living with a heart of honor in business, from receiving your identity to investing in healthy relationships and taking the lead in building honoring culture in your company or organization.

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Book SynopsisOn the surface, Bob Hasson's life in business has followed a storyline many entrepreneurs dream of writing for themselves. Over forty years, he successfully grew his solo startup venture as a house painter into one of the largest and most respected commercial paint companies in the Western U.S. Yet the true story of this growth and success, both in business and in life, lies not a classic recipe of hard work, talent, and great opportunities, but in something deeper: his journey of learning to live as a person of honor in business. This is the Spanish Version of "The Business of Honor" (9781947165144).

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Book SynopsisEnter the matrix . . . and discover a whole new reality for your organization. In today's global business world, many organizations are shifting away from decentralized, vertical structures—with silo functions such as finance, HR, or operations—to a "matrix" model of cross-functional teams that work across a number of business units. When executed successfully, a matrix structure helps companies thrive in the modern market by better leveraging internal resources, eliminating duplication, spurring innovation, and driving enterprise-wide strategy. However, integrating matrix structures is often a challenge for organizations. John Futterknecht and Marty Seldman, PhD, have worked with some of the world's largest companies—including PepsiCo, Disney, McDonald's, and Microsoft—to investigate and conquer the challenges that arise with these highly integrated organizational structures. Through coaching hundreds of leaders and training thousands for on success in a matrix environment, they have witnessed first-hand which skills and strategies are most critical for matrix success . . . and now they're sharing these breakthrough, field-tested tips with you. Leading in the Global Matrix offers a real-world perspective of working in a matrix while using examples from the authors' actual coaching of business leaders. This book tackles the critical, "unspoken" dimensions that are often underestimated and unaddressed in the global business world, helping readers learn: • specific skills and insights that can help them be successful in the trenches • how to deal with day-to-day realities—which include complexity, pressure, and demand to deliver results with speed • what to do, why it's important, and how to accomplish each task With concrete action plans, readers can implement what they learn in the book into their everyday work lives. Leading in the Global Matrix encapsulates field-tested advice to help individual professionals and their teams unlock their full potential, allowing the matrix to finally deliver on its promise.Trade Review"It's usually not difficult to explain the need for the shift to a matrix organization design. But it is certainly tough to explain what's needed to make it operate effectively—until now. This book delivers a practical explanation of why these structures often fail and clear guidance on the skills and attributes it takes to make them work." —Peter Gibbons, CEO, TireHub "A must-read for any aspiring leader seeking to jumpshift their effectiveness." —Michael White, former CEO, DIRECTV "Leading in the Global Matrix . . . proves the value of the matrix and gives leaders an inspiring and actionable road map to transform leadership, collaboration, and innovation in the modern world of work." —Amy Thompson, executive vice president and chief people officer, Mattel, Inc. "Organizations have always been complicated to navigate, even for the most savvy leaders. But in this new world where once traditional hierarchies are now more global, more interdependent, and more matrixed, reading this book is mandatory for any leader who wants to succeed. Leaders who avoid this wisdom do so at their peril." —Michael Feiner, author, The Feiner Points of Leadership, Columbia Business School professor, and former senior executive, PepsiCo "The gold standard of what it really takes to lead in global matrix organization . . . and oh-so practical!" —Ed Betof Ed.D., senior fellow in human capital, The Conference Board, and former WW VP of Talent Management and chief learning officer, BD "An essential read, providing the latest thinking and a practical guide for leaders who need to succeed and unlock the full potential of working in a matrix organization. Nurtured by the latest behavioral research, real cases, and proven techniques, the reader acquires new skills and strategies for growth and success in the matrix." —Pedro Padierna-Bartning, retired chairman, PepsiCo-México "Due to their deep familiarity with the subject and privileged position when openly talking with thousands of executives from all over the world about the challenge of succeeding in a matrix organization, John and Marty were able to grant us with an amazing set of tools to efficiently navigate in matrix organizations, securing we know what to do and, most important, how to do it!" —André Machado Fonseca, president, QMC Telecom do Brasil "Whether you are in a private equity turnaround or a global corporation, this book provides a road map for transforming your company. Marty and John provide simple, practical tools that apply to any executive looking to maximize the effectiveness of their matrixed environment." —Dan Guill, president and chief operating officer, Enlivant "Collaboration and leading in a global matrix organization are two critical success factors and the new normal for leaders to be successful in today's fluid and dynamic business world. Marty and John combine both art and science into a practical portfolio of insights, skills development, and learning to help leaders successfully navigate the waters of the global matrix while developing and amplifying their leadership capabilities." —Steve Milovich, former senior vice president of human resources, The Walt Disney Company "In today's global business environment where organizations are increasingly integrated, the ability to collaborate across boundaries and influence without authority is critical. This is a no-nonsense book and a survival guide for executives looking to thrive in a global matrix." —Steve Williams, CEO, PepsiCo Foods North America "This book is a must-read for leaders in any industry. John and Marty bring so much knowledge and insight to the table—including how to navigate a variety of stakeholders in a fast-paced environment. This book is full of practical, easy-to-use advice that even the busiest leader can use." —Candi Carter, executive producer, The View "Leading in the matrix is complicated but necessary for all those that aim to succeed in the modern business arena. This book breaks it down in an easy-to-learn and practical fashion which will unlock value for all who read it." —Josh Craver, head of talent management, FIS Global "Leading in the Global Matrix is the first book that not only describes what a matrix is but also gives real, practical tips on how to manage and succeed in today's dynamic business world . . . It's the answer we've all been looking for!" —Dianne DeSevo, global chief HR officer, Engine Group "With their unique perspective as ‘inspirational pragmatists,' the authors provide a compelling guide to increasing effectiveness, career development, and personal growth that demystifies the art of leading in the matrix and renders it practical and immediately actionable." —Brady Brewer, senior vice president of digital customer experience, Starbucks Coffee Company Table of ContentsContents Introduction: Working in a Matrixed WorldChapter 1: Cultivating a Matrix MindsetChapter 2: Building and Maintaining TrustChapter 3: Networking in the MatrixChapter 4: Aligning with Stakeholder PrioritiesChapter 5: Understanding Power DynamicsChapter 6: Honing Advanced Communication SkillsChapter 7: Elevating Your Impact in MeetingsChapter 8: Moving from Functional Expert to Strategic-Thought PartnerChapter 9: Demonstrating Cultural SavvyChapter 10: Coaching and Providing Feedback to OthersConclusionAcknowledgmentsAbout the AuthorsIndex

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Book SynopsisMany assumed characteristics of generational groupings are actually “myths,” meaning that generational stereotypes are not accurate across all members of a generation.This book explores the Generation Myth by highlighting the complexity of the “generation” concept beyond simple age-based groupings and suggests that the over reliance of generational stereotypes in workplaces and society can lead to less than optimal interactions and even conflict.Several successful strategies are presented throughout to help improve intergenerational relationships.

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Book Synopsis2020 Foreword Indie Award Winner in the “Career” CategoryAn internationally renowned psychologist shows us how overlooked factors in our work days-our physical environments, our unconscious habits, and even traits like our faces and voices-have the power to make or break our careers.In Whatever Works: The Small Cues That Make a Surprising Difference in our Success at Work—and How to Create a Happier Office, Thalma Lobel, one of the world's leading experts on human behavior, explores groundbreaking psychological research on job performance, satisfaction, and creativity. Lobel goes beyond obvious considerations like salary, title, and company culture to shed light on the hidden factors-often unrecognized, counterintuitive, or invisible-that have profound effects on how well we can do our jobs and how happy we are at work.Did you know that just doodling in a certain way can increase your creativity? That looking at something green for forty seconds will improve your attention? That crossing your legs similarly to an interviewer could get you the job? That the mere presence of a smartphone on your desk can lessen your performance, even if it's turned off? That being in a warmer room makes you more likely to want to conform with the group, affecting your decision-making? These are the invisible factors that nudge our behavior on a daily basis, and combined, have a real and significant bearing on our success-or failure-at work.In today's competitive market, where even tiny differences can be decisive, for both employees and organizations, exploiting such factors can make all the difference. The more you know about the subtle elements that can help or hinder you on the job, the better equipped you can be to take control and navigate today's competitive work world. Helpful for anyone from individual employees to managers to leaders of large organizations, Whatever Works shares valuable insights and practical takeaways to transform your professional life.Trade Review“In Whatever Works, psychologist Thalma Lobel shares the surprising and unexpected ways small tweaks can have a big impact on our performance and success at work as well as our general job satisfaction . . . Fun, practical, and important!”—Guy Winch, author of Emotional First Aid and three-time TED Talk speaker“Simple, accessible, profound. This book will help you introduce small changes to your environment that can make a big difference in your life. Thalma Lobel provides a blueprint for increasing levels of happiness and health, as well as success.”—Tal Ben Shahar, New York Times bestselling author of Happier“Whatever Works challenges the notion that ‘anything works.’ It presents a wonderful opportunity of using a growing body of research in an effort to improve life and work in simple but very effective ways.”—Efrat Dagan, head of talent at Next Insurance and former head of talent at both Google and Lyft“Professor Lobel has written a quite unputdownable, highly accessible, and personal book. The range of topics covered is very wide and she weaves together studies from many different areas of psychology. Most important, the book is strongly evidence-based, which reflects her wide and critical reading.”—Adrian Furnham, author of 50 Psychology Ideas You Really Need to Know and professor of psychology at University College London

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Book SynopsisYou’ve heard it too many times: “I’ve got to update my résumé.” “I can’t work for that jerk anymore.” “I’m sick of having that carrot dangling in my face.” “This is a dead-end job; I’m out.”It happens every day. The signs of discontent are all there, yet they are ignored. Workplaces are suffering from unnecessary turnover, unfilled positions, lost customers, overworked staff, and compromised profit. Employee morale is flat, clever but empty perks continue to fail, and everyone knows that employee engagement scores are a joke. Poaching is the new best practice, and employees are bailing.Like it or not, employees have control in this high-stakes, employee-in-control market. And this employee market will continue for some time. It’s simple demographic science. US workers will hold the hammer for years to come.Here’s the deal, employer: There are plenty of people to do all the work that needs to be done; they’re just working somewhere else. Employees don’t need you; you need them. So how can you recruit the best employees and keep them working for you? The answer is clear: companies CAN and MUST become better employers.Taking the guesswork out of engagement and retention, EmployER Engagement is the fresh and dissenting voice on the employment relationship.

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Book SynopsisThe "HP Way" has attained a kind of mythological status for anyone familiar with the company’s history of phenomenal growth and innovative culture. It’s a different way of thinking about business, of managing people, of integrating the broader interests of society—a way that not only sparked Silicon Valley, but impacted the entire world. Trope Publishing Co.’s The Evolving Way celebrates HP’s storied history and examines how the HP Way evolves to meet each moment, each challenge, and how its principles continue to shine the light forward.Table of Contents The Garage: An icon of entrepreneurialism that has inspired generations of inventors, innovators and startups The Next Bench: A progenitor of human-centered design principles that today are the heart of best-in-class products and software Human Potential: A respect for the individual and an enterprise-wide imperative to make a contribution – to the business and for the world Technology for All: A definition of continuous improvement that always means both more affordable and better A Greater Responsibility: From cradle to cradle, a commitment to planet, people, and community

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Book SynopsisDiscover the practical, step-by-step guide to creating a workplace culture that’s better for employees, customers, and stakeholders—and your company’s bottom line.For decades, talented people have tolerated old-school leaders who put results before respect, toxic company cultures, and workplaces that suck. But those days are over, and if leaders want to attract and retain the best employees—while improving productivity, customer service, employee satisfaction, and profits—it’s time for them to create work cultures where good comes first. The problem is that because the corporate world has too often been driven primarily by results, we seldom ask leaders to change their work cultures. Even if we did, most leaders don’t know how. This book provides the actionable inspiration and practical direction needed to make that change happen. In Good Comes First, S. Chris Edmonds and Mark S. Babbitt go beyond theoretical advice, using their combined 50 years of experience to present proven strategies for creating purposeful, positive and productive work cultures. Cultures where good comes first for employees, customers, leaders, and stakeholders—and where improved business outcomes quickly follow. In these pages, readers will learn to: Appreciate why a good comes first culture is a business imperative – especially for younger generations. Distance yourself from the competition that maintains its undefined work culture (one that most likely sucks). Identify what “good” means for your company in today’s business climate – and in the future of work. Define your uncompromising work culture as you build a foundation of respect AND results. Formalize your team’s servant purpose so that everyone understands how what your team does improves lives and communities. Specify respectful behaviors, so your desired values are observable, tangible, and measurable. Align your entire organization to your desired work culture – where good comes first every day. Assess the quality of your current work culture by measuring and monitoring how well your leaders and your executive team demonstrate your servant purpose, valued behaviors, strategies, and goals. Hold everyone accountable for both respect and results through modeling, celebrating, measuring, coaching, and mentoring leaders and team members. Implement real, needed change – and quit “thinking” and “talking” about change (but never really get change started). Become a change champion while creating a lasting legacy as a business leader. Build a team of good people doing good work in a good company. What’s more, Good Comes First shows you where potential barriers to success hide—and how to push through them—and illuminates the moments when you’ll feel the most satisfaction and gain the most traction.After reading this book, you will see that when done right, change is not only possible—it’s practical, powerful, and profitable. And you will realize that you are the right person, at the right time, to make that change happen.

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Book SynopsisExpand Your Knowledge of Organization Development to Enhance Your L&D EffortsATD’s Organization Development Handbook is a tactical, hands-on book for those in learning and development looking to make that first step into organization development or those who are a one-person band doing both. While many books and textbooks exist on organization development—the effort to improve an organization’s capability through the alignment of strategy, structure, people, rewards, metrics, and management processes—this volume is the first of its kind to address OD from the talent development and, specifically, L&D perspective.More than ever, L&D professionals are taking on organization development work to drive organizational effectiveness and performance. Sometimes this happens out of choice when seeking a new career challenge, and other times out of necessity when the organization adds OD to their responsibilities. In either case, L&D professionals need new knowledge and skills—as well as insight into how to utilize their analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation abilities—to become successful in creating OD solutions.Edited by OD practitioner and expert Brian J. Flores, this volume includes in-house experts and consultant contributors from the OD field itself as well as those who crossed over from L&D to OD. Readers will learn how to apply the foundations of organization development to their multiculturalism, upskilling and reskilling, soft skill development, and succession planning processes and programs.Trade Review"This handbook is sensational. It makes a massively complex topic easy to digest and is centered around a humanistic and design-oriented approach. It is also brimming with practical tools and real-life case studies to support any L&D professional as they lead and support their organization development efforts."—Maria Morukian, President, MSM Global Consulting; Author, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion for Trainers "Once again, ATD has delivered material that is evidenced-based, grounded in practice, and inclusive of contemporary thinking. In sea of shiny objects, ATD’s Organization Development Handbook stands out for its substance—a go-to for any aspiring OD practitioner."—Rick Rittmaster, VP of Consulting, CorTalent “As the lines between L&D and organization development continue to blur, professionals in both disciplines require time-tested principles and practices from thought leaders who’ve ‘been there and done that.’ That’s what ATD’s Organization Development Handbook offers—expert insights and strategies to support the results demanded of today’s organizations.”—Julie Winkle Giulioni, Author, Promotions Are So Yesterday; Co-Author, Help Them Grow or Watch Them Go"ATD's Organization Development Handbook is an excellent text for experienced and novice practitioners. It provides a strong foundation for those who wish to practice OD as well as those who are looking to reinvigorate their existing OD practices."—Sy Islam, Vice President of Consulting, Talent MetricsTable of ContentsForewordIntroductionPart 1. The Foundations of Organization Development Chapter 1. Foundations of Organization Development by Ed HasanChapter 2. Working Inside and Outside the Organization by William J. Rothwell Chapter 3. Developing Organizational Values by Catherine W. CoreyChapter 4. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging by LaKisha BrooksChapter 5. Well-Being and Caring for the Whole Person by Deepti Gudipati and Catherine W. CoreyPart 2. Organizational DesignChapter 6. Business Alignment: Designing an Organization to Meet Business Objectives by Beth MessichChapter 7. Lean and Agile by Randy MatuskyChapter 8. Fostering Employee Engagement Through OD by Heather R. YoungerChapter 9. Change Management by Holly BurkettPart 3. Workforce DesignChapter 10. Building a Global, Culturally Diverse Organization by Neal R. GoodmanChapter 11. Supporting Work in a Remote Environment by Neha Lagoo RatnakarChapter 12. The Skills Revolution: Transitioning to a Skills-Based Organization by Brandon Carson and Sean MurphyPart 4. Leadership PreparednessChapter 13. Relationship Building by Paul FalconeChapter 14. A Holsitic Approach to Developing a Leader's Soft Skills by Catherine AllenChapter 15. Building High-Performance Teams by David C. FormanChapter 16. Comprehensive Succession Planning With a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Lens by Makiya Musgrove WoodsAcknowledgmentsReferences and Recommended ResourcesAbout the ContributorsIndexAbout the EditorAbout ATD

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Book SynopsisTHE ANTIRACIST BUSINESS BOOK is the business book for the modern world. Trudi Lebrón has spent the last decade working as a DEI and impact coach for businesses, non-profits, and entrepreneurs.And what she learned over that time was that making a lasting change wasn''t about fixingold systems; it was about building a new one. In this seminal work, Trudi lays out a plan for all businesses, leaders, entrepreneurs, and coaches to remix business, so that equity and impact become synonymous with profit and power.Trudi provides lessons on understanding the long-term impacts of living in a hyper-capitalist, post-colonial world (aka White People Sh*t) and an examination of the way we have viewed wealth (whether as an obsession or an obscenity). She will compel business owners and leaders to rethink how they do business.Trudi shares ways to create an antiracist business in a capitalist system, showing readers: How to make the shift from toxic capitalism to justice-based commerce - Trudi has spent years working with corporate leaders, online entrepreneurs, and mid-level managers on understanding how to build profitable businesses based on ethical transparency, justice-based leadership, and equitable business practices. She explains how justice can be found in a system that places profit above all else, re-imagining our economic systems not just in theory but in practice.How to move from the streets to the suites (-isms in business) - Trudi identifies the new form of leadership, which isn''t from above but is built from the trust, creativity, and community usually found in the streets. As younger generations demand a new world order, the old one is dying and is being replaced with something remarkably more dynamic, equitable, and wealth-generating for all.How to make friends with money - This is for all you activists in the back row. Money is not the devil. In fact, without embracing and creating wealth generation, antiracism will always struggle at the corners of the conversation. In this work, Trudi will help readers heal their business journey, inviting them to redefine and re-envision their relationship to wealth.Unlike any other book on the market,THE ANTIRACIST BUSINESS BOOKtakes an antiracist perspective. It applies it to how we are doing business-at the top, in the middle, and at the bottom, offering tools for advancement in how we work, earn, and lead. The wisdom inside this timely and essential book advocates for a new order of business that creates transparency, opportunity, and disruption. Businesses can no longer be successful while operating as tools of the status quo.

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Book SynopsisWinner of the Financial Times and Schroders Business Book of the Year 2023 A Behavioral Scientist Notable Book of 2023 A revolutionary guide that will transform your relationship with failure, from the pioneering researcher of psychological safety and award-winning Harvard Business School professor Amy Edmondson.We used to think of failure as the opposite of success. Now, we’re often torn between two “failure cultures”: one that says to avoid failure at all costs, the other that says fail fast, fail often. The trouble is that both approaches lack the crucial distinctions to help us separate good failure from bad. As a result, we miss the opportunity to fail well. After decades of award-winning research, Amy Edmondson is here to upend our understanding of failure and make it work for us. In Right Kind of Wrong, Edmondson provides the framework to think, discuss, and practice failure wisely. Outlining the three archetypes of failure—basic, complex, and intelligent—Amy showcases how to minimize unproductive failure while maximizing what we gain from flubs of all stripes. She illustrates how we and our organizations can embrace our human fallibility, learn exactly when failure is our friend, and prevent most of it when it is not. This is the key to pursuing smart risks and preventing avoidable harm. With vivid, real-life stories from business, pop culture, history, and more, Edmondson gives us specifically tailored practices, skills, and mindsets to help us replace shame and blame with curiosity, vulnerability, and personal growth. You’ll never look at failure the same way again.

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Book SynopsisThe way we manage organizations seems increasingly out of date. Survey after survey shows that a majority of employees feel disengaged from their companies. The epidemic of organizational disillusionment goes way beyond Corporate America-teachers, doctors, and nurses are leaving their professions in record numbers because the way we run schools and hospitals kills their vocation. Government agencies and nonprofits have a noble purpose, but working for these entities often feels soulless and lifeless just the same. All these organizations suffer from power games played at the top and powerlessness at lower levels, from infighting and bureaucracy, from endless meetings and a seemingly never-ending succession of change and cost-cutting programs. Deep inside, we long for soulful workplaces, for authenticity, community, passion, and purpose. The solution, according to many progressive scholars, lies with more enlightened management. But reality shows that this is not enough. In most cases, the system beats the individual-when managers or leaders go through an inner transformation, they end up leaving their organizations because they no longer feel like putting up with a place that is inhospitable to the deeper longings of their soul. We need more enlightened leaders, but we need something more: enlightened organizational structures and practices. But is there even such a thing? Can we conceive of enlightened organizations?In this groundbreaking book, the author shows that every time humanity has shifted to a new stage of consciousness in the past, it has invented a whole new way to structure and run organizations, each time bringing extraordinary breakthroughs in collaboration. A new shift in consciousness is currently underway. Could it help us invent a radically more soulful and purposeful way to run our businesses and nonprofits, schools and hospitals?The pioneering organizations researched for this book have already cracked the code. Their founders have fundamentally questioned every aspect of management and have come up with entirely new organizational methods. Even though they operate in very different industries and geographies and did not know of each other''s experiments, the structures and practices they have developed are remarkably similar. It''s hard not to get excited about this finding: a new organizational model seems to be emerging, and it promises a soulful revolution in the workplace. Reinventing Organizations describes in practical detail how organizations large and small can operate in this new paradigm. Leaders, founders, coaches, and consultants will find this work a joyful handbook, full of insights, examples, and inspiring stories.

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Book SynopsisWork-life balance isn’t about where or how you spend your time. At least not solely. It’s about where and how you use and replenish your energy. Work matters. Life matters. Work-life matters.As we start to navigate life during and after the pandemic, employers and employees are increasingly re-evaluating how work can be made more sustainable and more fulfilling. Many employees - particularly Gen X and Gen Z - are seeking a new psychological contract with their employers. Putting these trends into context and offering practical solutions, this book takes a deep dive into why work matters as part of a healthy and fulfilling life. The authors present a new and different way of thinking about the matter of balance, arguing that there is no hard divide between ‘work’ and life’ because ‘work’ takes place entirely within ‘life’ and you can’t balance two things when one is a subset of the other. To achieve the balance required for a healthy existence, we need to recognise that there are activities in all parts of work-life that drain our energy and others that give us a buzz. Rather than trying to solve the drain of hard work by living it large at the weekend – or compensating for an unfulfilling home life by working like a demon, we need to create balance at work and balance at home. Now is a golden opportunity to re-examine the world of work and job-craft to make them more satisfying, less draining and more energising. The ideas in this book provide a practical guide to help that process.Table of Contents1. Introduction: A Sideways Look at Work-Life Balance2. A Brief History of Work Life Balance3. Work Matters4. Life Stages and Transitions5. The Future of Work6. New Balance; Work -Life Balance Is Non-Sense7. Analysing Worklife8. Job Crafting9. Leadership in the Fourth Industrial Age10. Enabling Job Crafting, a Call to Action11. Balance at HomeAppendix: A Re-design Exercise

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Book SynopsisWorkplace spirituality is an emerging field of study and practice and this book asks the questions: Where have we been in the last ten years as a field and where should we be headed in the next ten years? The editors asked these questions of thought leaders from around the globe, leaders who represent different sectors, faith traditions, worldviews and organizational functions. This volume represents the best of current thinking about the state of the field of workplace spirituality and of what the future holds. There are four themes: (1) management themes such as leadership, ethics, change management, and diversity; (2) workplace spirituality in sectors such as health and wellbeing, policing and creative industries, (3) key issues that are emerging, such as self-spirituality, mindfulness, storytelling and the importance of nature, and (4) cutting edge epistemologies and methodologies including indigenous studies, relational ontology, ethnography, and psychodynamics. These articles were chosen to provoke new thinking, new research, and new practice in the field of workplace spirituality, with the goal of helping the field mature in the next decade. Table of ContentsIntroduction (Eds.) Themes: Leadership Ethics Strategy Organizational Change Governance Organizational Behavior Human Resource Management Careers Communications Entrepreneurship/Family business Consumer Behavior and Branding Sustainability Gender and Diversity Social Sciences New Sciences Practical Theology Global Consciousness 　 Sectors: Health and Well-being Tourism and Hospitality Legal and Policing Creative Industries Religious Organizations Education 　 MSR Methodologies:  Assessments and Measurement (quantitative) Qualitative Ethnography Psychoanalytics Storytelling Other: Everyday (working) life Indigenous spiritualities Conclusion (Eds.)

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Book SynopsisSchon seit über einem Jahrhundert hat sich unsere Arbeitswelt immer wieder verändert. Durch die Covid-19-Pandemie hat die Digitalisierung des Arbeitsplatzes einen nachhaltigen Schub erhalten. Mit dem zunehmenden Rückgang der Pandemie kehren Fachkräfte wieder in das klassische Büro zurück. Dennoch ist die Arbeitswelt nicht mehr die, die wir kannten. Der Spagat zwischen Home und Office wird unsere Arbeitswelt dominieren, weshalb es gilt, die Vorteile beider Welten in einer hybriden Arbeitskultur zu vereinen. Doch wie kann dieser Spagat ausgestaltet werden? In diesem Essential werden erste Antworten aus Wissenschaft und Praxis gegeben und Empfehlungen formuliert, die Praktiker*innen in der Strategiefindung helfen sowie Dozierenden und Studierenden als Input für die weitere Forschung dienen sollen.Trade Review“... Mit interessanten aktuellen Studien, wissenschaftlichen Erkenntnissen, Expertenratschlägen und eigenen Praxiserfahrungen findet Autor Dominic Lindner Antworten und zeigt Wege und Empfehlungen auf, wie die Arbeit in einer sich verändernden Welt bestens gelingt. Dieses essential ist ein Brückenschlag zwischen analoger und digitaler Arbeit und erfreut den Leser mit zahlreichen Praxistipps für beide Arbeitswelten und deren erfolgreiche Zusammenführung.” (FPSB Newsletter, April 2023)

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