At last someone applies brains to management

An author comes out with a book that suggests what works and what doesn't in management. Much of what we have discussed in the class. What I loved most was a quote from the article (link below)

"A lot of what managers are doing now doesn't work. It may make them feel better, but it's not helping their employees,"

What doesn't work?

• Feedback doesn't work because we like to protect ourselves by blaming circumstances
• Incentives don't work because they take away the pleasure of working for satisfaction
• Goal setting doesn't work because it aint about the numbers baby..its about inspiration!

So what works?

• Leverage employees universal desire for MEANINGFUL work
• Allow employees to be partners and co-creators rather than just rule followers
• Tell stories
• Let each employee judge their own work.
  

http://www.sltrib.com/business/ci_12422516