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Informationen zum Autor Beverly A. Potter, P.D (Docpotter) is the author of several books dealing with workplace issues-all distributed by PGW. She holds a master in rehab counseling form SF State and doctorate from Stanford where she specialized in training and behavior mod. Docpotter worked as a corporate trainer for over 20 years in numerous Silicon Valley high tech companies as well as Stanford University Staff Development program. She is a dynamic public speaker and workshop leader, frequent guest on talk shows and often interviewed by journalists.More Docpotter books (not listed in autor's book section)Pass the Test: An Employee's Guide to Drug Testing Ronin 1999Drug Testing at Work: A Guide for Employers Ronin 1989, 1998Brain Boosters: Foods & Drugs that Make You Smarter Ronin 1994Healing Magic of Cannibis: It's the High that Heals Ronin 1998High Performance Goal Setting: Using Intuition to Conceive & Achieve Your Dreams Ronin 2000Turning Around: Keys to Motivaiton & Productivity AMACOM 1980, Ronin 1984The Way of the Ronin: Riding the Waves of Change AMACOM 1985, Ronin 1988, 2001 Klappentext When people are poorly managed, work is hell, employees burn out, and productivity plunges. Managers always have powerful corrective tools at hand but may not be aware of their power or how to use them effectively. Get Peak Performance Every Day explains how to use scientific principles drawn from social learning theory to manage people effectively, emphasizing careful observation and non-confrontational critiques. Beverly Potter covers such strategies as reinforcement and reward, which require surprising skill; making the work itself a motivator, an obvious but often overlooked approach; and the most powerful resource: attention. Potter reminds the reader that as a manager, you provide valuable attention at no cost to the company, and a well-timed encouraging nod or public praise can be highly motivating. Chapters are devoted to such topics as "The Issue of Control," "Intervention Strategies," and "Managing Others by Managing Yourself." Charts and tables help the manager - seasoned or novice - track results. Zusammenfassung The author of 'From Conflict to Cooperation' and 'Preventing Job Burnout' presents scientifically proven strategies for encouraging great performance from employees! presenting advice on how to offer non- confrontational constructive criticism and motivation. ...
