DK Essential Managers: Motivating People

Inspiring, Empowering, Team Building, Goal Setting, Rewarding

Ebook
On sale Aug 31, 2009 | 72 Pages | 978-0-7566-6720-7
Maximize your impact in the workplace with this clear and concise guidebook. It will show you how to get the best out of your staff by increasing morale, and getting them to work smarter, not harder. No matter how good your staff, you will not have an effective team without proper motivation.

Written by Michael and Pippa Bourne, co-founders of an international management firm with decades of combined business and writing experience, the book walks you through all the essential principles and challenges of motivating people in four efficient chapters. 

From building a motivating environment and tracking performance to motivating yourself and getting through challenges, you'll be ready for any challenge.

DK's bestselling Essential Managers books are ideal for managers at every level. These concise references demonstrate the techniques and skills that are useful in any work environment, making this series the most accessible single-subject business guides on the market.
Michael Bourne is professor of business performance at Cranfield School of Management in the UK. He has authored more than 100 publications, including The Handbook of Corporate Performance Management, Balanced Scorecard, Instant Manager, and Successful Change Management in a Week. View titles by Michael Bourne
Pippa Bourne is regional director East England for the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. Along with her husband, Mike Bourne, she is the author of several business titles, including Achieving High PerformanceView titles by Pippa Bourne

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Maximize your impact in the workplace with this clear and concise guidebook. It will show you how to get the best out of your staff by increasing morale, and getting them to work smarter, not harder. No matter how good your staff, you will not have an effective team without proper motivation.

Written by Michael and Pippa Bourne, co-founders of an international management firm with decades of combined business and writing experience, the book walks you through all the essential principles and challenges of motivating people in four efficient chapters. 

From building a motivating environment and tracking performance to motivating yourself and getting through challenges, you'll be ready for any challenge.

DK's bestselling Essential Managers books are ideal for managers at every level. These concise references demonstrate the techniques and skills that are useful in any work environment, making this series the most accessible single-subject business guides on the market.

Author

Michael Bourne is professor of business performance at Cranfield School of Management in the UK. He has authored more than 100 publications, including The Handbook of Corporate Performance Management, Balanced Scorecard, Instant Manager, and Successful Change Management in a Week. View titles by Michael Bourne
Pippa Bourne is regional director East England for the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. Along with her husband, Mike Bourne, she is the author of several business titles, including Achieving High PerformanceView titles by Pippa Bourne

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