Working patterns and practices Books

Based on the author's 30 years experience of management development and a background in design and psychology, this book takes a fresh look at leadership as a systemic shared phenomenon. It is one aspect of the evolutionary principle of bringing people...

This book highlights the evolution of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in the Middle East and presents a unique compilation of data and perspectives from authors living and working there.

This book contains a detailed discussion on actual workplace accidents in the electric power industry. Dr. Narine explores the reasons for these accidents, and compares similar accidents from different places and times. The work involves an exploration...

When a university professor decides to open a private school where young children can be taught in their mother tongue, she finds herself at the centre of controversy and intrigue. This is a story about the love and dedication of three women: a young,...

Many of the challenges faced in today's workplace can be directly attributedto the lack of basic social or 'emotional' skills, where people fail tocommunicate, motivate, or deal with stress and conflict appropriately.Emotions are at the core of all...

Recognizing that alcohol and drug use in the workplace is a significant socialand economic problem, various forms of drug testing have been branded asthe solutions to a safer and more productive work environment. In thisdetermined drive to find a...

This book highlights what every company must know to successfully enterand compete in the world's fast-growing economy.Welcome to The Cross Cultural Guide on How to do Business in China, Russia,Spain and Columbia. These countries are rich in culture and...

Military members have a distinctive work environment, where status within the hierarchy is clearly displayed on uniform dress and lower ranks are to dutifully obey the commands from above. The aim of this study was to explore the issues related to job...

To succeed in today's business world, we must prioritize objectives as much as profitability. Learn how to better collaborate with employees to create a balanced approach for building prosperity.The collective experience of the COVID-19 pandemic has...

Employers and managers have a duty of care as part of occupational health and safety laws to prevent hazards that might contribute to workplace injuries. This book shows you how to meet these responsibilities using practical, sensible strategies based on...

Scaling Your OKR Program, the final installment of the OKR Program series by Bastin Gerald and Senthil Rajagopalan, details how you can effectively scale and manage your OKR program after implementation. In this book, you'll learn how to structure your...

Launching your OKR Program, the second installment of the OKR Program books, explains how to make launching your OKR program simple, organized, and effective. OKRs are designed to bridge the strategy-execution gap in a company, and tailor specifically to...

Unlock the Power of Allyship and Create Lasting ChangeDo you want to transform your workplace to be more inclusive and equitable, where everyone can do their best work and thrive? Step into the realm of allyship with this practical workbook that...

The fallout from the pandemic has yet to be measured, but the way we work will never be the same again. In this accessible, interactive guide, longtime organizational coach and consultant Sharon Darmody reveals what a unique opportunity this has...

Workplace bullying, the repeated and regular act of harassing, offending, socially excluding someone, or negatively affecting someone’s work over time has been recognized as a serious threat to the health and well-being of employees. This study...

Writing Program AdministrationSeries Editors: Susan H. McLeod and Margot SovenLabored: The State(ment) and Future of Work in Composition offers both a retrospective and a prospective look at the 1989 Statement of Principles and Standards for the...

Workplace reorganization affects everyone-management and employees, individually and collectively, as well as their families. The disruption is often so counter-productive that statistically, few companies recover in time to achieve their desired...

Called to be Light in the Workplace - A Workbook is the revised and expanded version of the second book (2003) in this series. This workbook challenges its readers to be 'light' on their respective job(s) in each of the three phases of career...

Global Fitness for Global People is for all those wanting to thrive in today's global workplaces and to flourish in culturally diverse contexts. For this you need Global Fitness. Such competence does not develop by chance; individuals and...

What makes for an exceptional leader in organisations today? Do you truly know what it takes to lead a team? Do you know what works and what doesn't? Many leaders find themselves in leadership positions without knowing what's really expected of them...

In the modern business world, there is a shortage of effective yet culturally diverse leadership. Most attempts to develop multicultural leaders are limited to "one-way" training, coaching, and mentoring programs. Individuals are expected to quickly fit...

Many organizations have reached a point at which top managers no longer tolerate advice on right and wrong by thoughtful priest role players; nor are some managers willing to accept court jesters, or clowns, as they play their needed roles in challenging...

Humans are accustomed to being tool bearers, but what happens when machines become tool bearers, calculating human labour via the use of big data and people analytics by metrics?The Quantified Self in Precarity highlights how, whether it be in insecure...

It's estimated that U.S. companies spend over $14 billion annually on leadership development --Match that number to the abundant and growing research that finds most leadership development to be ineffective, and the conclusion is a phenomenal amount of...

As successful CEOs devote their time and energy to growing their companies in a fast-paced world of global trade, high technology and fierce competition, the how of business-also known as organizational culture-can be neglected. The repercussions include...

In Zen Buddhism, a KOAN is a saying or mantra designed to demonstrate the inadequacy of logical reasoning for achieving enlightenment.The KOAN concept is also a helpful framework for imagining new models for living and organizing in Kind, Open, Adaptive,...

Riqueza e miséria do trabalho no Brasil v. IV, coletânea organizada pelo sociólogo e professor da Unicamp Ricardo Antunes, explora os novos desenhos das relações de trabalho. Os artigos aqui reunidos, escritos por intelectuais como Ricardo Festi e Luci...

Writer and management expert Bob Lee lays out a comprehensive, easy-to-use road map for building a remarkable work environment, with committed and high-performing employees who are passionate about what they do. Incorporating the insight of more than two...

This book is about doing our best work. Sometimes distractions, personality clashes and working with people whose working styles are different than ours can create friction. Some colleagues have work styles that frustrate us and slow down progress. They...

Highly Commended in the Short Business Book category of the 2021 Business Book Awards.Work Worth Doing is work that is fulfilling - and work that is fulfilling is Work Worth Doing.The game of work and business has changed. Customers...

What is a business or nonprofit? A collection of people with a goal in mind. That's why People Practics focuses primarily on the people side of organizations, providing 17 categories of "practical tactics" for...

How does organizational culture affect the health and productivity of its members? Why do people like to do business with certain organizations more than others? In what way does organizational culture retain members and grow with new members? What is...

If you have ever wondered why some people succeed while others fail to survive, this book is for you. Beneath the placid surface, there is a toxic culture at The F Place. The company is plagued by back-stabbing leaders, drama, lies,...

Since the term "workforce diversity" was first coined in the 1990s, the topic has received consistent and increasing attention by researchers. Over the last 30 years, a body of theory and research has amassed which recognizes diversity as an important...

Corporate social responsibility (CSR), and particularly environmental management, has now become a global social norm. As the largest developing economy in the world, China is currently a major environmental polluter. This book examines how Chinese...

This book provides a comprehensive look at four driving philosophies of lean methodology that many companies struggle to understand. Companies often adopt lean methodologies and work hard to perfect the use of those methods while never understanding the...

Today’s Innovation age requires a new style of leader! One that understands the importance of creating workplaces that are vibrant and future-ready, filled with people who are adaptive, life-long learners eager to participate in the innovation...

At times when you say to yourself, I thought I have seen and heard it all but, as reality comes into play you haven't seen and heard it all. As you read from the first to the last page of this book at times I know you will stop and ask yourself, I've...

In poetic style, in novel, easy reading format, the author commends to the corporate personnel two reality-based cultures -- the stage culture and the spiritual culture. With these cultures, he deduces that role excellence becomes a joy and corporate...

Praise for The Self-Correcting Organization“A must-read for every manager! Gary’s best work to date.” Doug Moynihan – Hospital CEO“With wisdom and good humor drawn from a life well lived, Gary Phillips has written an...

Books are like best friends-always there for you when you need them. And it's not just you; Your favourite authors also feel the same way. In this collection, find out which are the books that inspired Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam; what is Ruskin Bond's...

Have I ever told you about the time I met the giant who couldn't stop crying?' 'No, you never told us about that,' I said. 'So I'll tell you now,' said Uncle Leo, and he began. Uncle Leo is no ordinary uncle, he's one-of-a-kind-he's an adventurer, a...

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