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The Eleventh Element of Great Managing

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

This element is measured by the statement “In the last six months, someone at work has talked to me about my progress.” Some people think a performance review will suffice. But it’s not nearly enough, write the authors of 12: The Elements of Great Managing.

The Tenth Element of Great Managing

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Measured by the statement "I have a best friend at work," this element has proven to be incredibly controversial to executives. But those business leaders who think friendships are none of their business don’t understand human nature, according to the authors of 12: The Elements of Great Managing.

The Seventh Element of Great Managing

Thu, 08 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

It matters a lot to employees if their opinions count. That's because people work much harder at something that is at least partly their own idea, according to the authors of 12: The Elements of Great Managing.

The Second Element of Great Managing

Thu, 12 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Productivity can't get off the ground if employees don't have the right materials and equipment, according to a Gallup study of millions of workers. The authors of the New York Times bestseller 12: The Elements of Great Managing explore this particular management element in depth.

Why Employees Need the Right Equipment

Thu, 08 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT

A manager at Owens Corning's Rio Claro, Brazil, facility knows that equipping his employees with what they need leads to many benefits, not the least of which is worker safety, comfort, and productivity. But it also instills team spirit. In fact, the Rio Claro facility is emblematic of one of the key elements revealed in the recently published New York Times bestseller, 12: The Elements of Great Managing.

An International Paper Mill Saves Itself

Thu, 14 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT

When the nearly 900 workers at a Texarkana mill faced a weakening market and, worse, multiple rounds of downsizing, they could've given up and waited to lose their jobs. But instead of choosing to be victims of the global economy, they consciously -- and conscientiously -- set about saving their mill, and themselves. Here is their success story.

Can Managers Engage Union Employees?

Thu, 11 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Executives and managers tackled this and other organized labor-related questions at a recent gathering in Washington, D.C. The 25 participants came from companies in a variety of industries, but all of them must deal with unions in one way or another. Their insights are invaluable to any executive managing a unionized workforce.

What's the Key to Providing Quality Healthcare?

Thu, 09 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMT

In hospitals, high quality leads to healthy financial performance, according to substantial research. While many factors have a significant impact on patient safety and quality, one key is often overlooked: how engaged nurses are at work.

Rx for the Nursing Shortage

Thu, 14 Oct 2004 00:00:00 GMT

U.S. hospitals are facing the critical problem of rising nursing vacancy and turnover rates, but many leaders don't understand just how complex the challenge is. Curing the nursing shortage requires a heavy dose of innovative recruiting, talent-based hiring, and great management.