Getting Results
Five Absolutes for High Performance
1st Edition
Published on 12. June 2015
Book
Paperback/Softback
220 pages
978-1-119-18533-8 (ISBN)
Description
You have the vision. Now you have the means to achieve it. Written by two experts from the University of Michigan Business School, this book outlines a proven five-step process for achieving the organizational imperatives you want in a systematic fashion you can follow. The authors offer field-tested guidance on how to focus company-wide efforts on desired outcomes, create a positive working environment that encourages achievement, and practice continuous improvement to sustain and improve operating results. Based on extensive research that includes data gathered from more than 2,000 managers, the book includes a wealth of illustrative case studies, vignettes, and self-assessments that will help you see your way to success.
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Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
326 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-119-18533-8 (9781119185338)
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06/2001
Jossey-Bass
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Persons
CLINT O. LONGENECKER is the Stranahan Distinguished Professor of Management in the College of Business Administration at the University of Toledo. He has extensive business experience in both the United States and abroad specializing in performance improvement. He also teaches in the Executive Education Program at the University of Michigan Business School.
JACK L. SIMONETTI is an adjunct professor of executive education at the University of Michigan Business School and professor emeritus of management at the University of Toledo. Prior to his academic career, he had extensive experience in HR and employee relations with the BF Goodrich Company.
JACK L. SIMONETTI is an adjunct professor of executive education at the University of Michigan Business School and professor emeritus of management at the University of Toledo. Prior to his academic career, he had extensive experience in HR and employee relations with the BF Goodrich Company.
Content
Series Foreword xi
Preface xiii
1 The Call for Results 1
2 Absolute #1: Get Everyone on the Same Page: Focus on the Purpose of Your Organization 13
3 Absolute #2: Prepare for Battle: Equip Your Operation with Tools, Talent, and Technology 43
4 Absolute #3: Stoke the Fire of Performance: Create a Climate for Results 77
5 Absolute #4: Build Bridges on the Road to Results: Nurture Relationships with People 107
6 Absolute #5: Keep the Piano in Tune: Practice Continuous Renewal 139
Afterword: The Call for Action 171
Notes 181
The Authors 185
Index 189
Preface xiii
1 The Call for Results 1
2 Absolute #1: Get Everyone on the Same Page: Focus on the Purpose of Your Organization 13
3 Absolute #2: Prepare for Battle: Equip Your Operation with Tools, Talent, and Technology 43
4 Absolute #3: Stoke the Fire of Performance: Create a Climate for Results 77
5 Absolute #4: Build Bridges on the Road to Results: Nurture Relationships with People 107
6 Absolute #5: Keep the Piano in Tune: Practice Continuous Renewal 139
Afterword: The Call for Action 171
Notes 181
The Authors 185
Index 189