how to inspire business performance beyond boundaries Wilson, Clive (Economist) creator text bibliography Print books. pau Philadelphia, PA Kogan Page 2015 1st Edition. monographic eng

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xv, 240 pages: illustrations ; 24 cm "Globalization, competition and recession have created overwhelming pressure on organizations to deliver growth. This has often resulted in tough performance targets being pushed down the line. Hard-hitting management may deliver short-term results but in the longer term, key people burn out or leave, and business performance falls back. Designing the Purposeful Organization explains how to implement a more enlightened and authentic leadership style that aligns people's strengths to the delivery of a compelling future. It draws on a unique framework that helps leaders manage the eight elements essential for high performance (purpose, vision, engagement, structure, character, results, success and talent). It moves beyond the boundaries of transactional performance (pay me X and I'll deliver Y) to purpose-centred performance that releases talent, creativity and engagement. This approach is proven to be the source of immense corporate value, as evidenced by innovative businesses like Google and Apple"-- "Organizations are constantly under pressure to deliver growth. Hard-hitting management may deliver short-term results but in the longer term, key people burn out or leave, and business performance falls back.Designing the Purposeful Organization explains how to implement a more enlightened and authentic leadership style that aligns people's strengths to the delivery of a compelling future. It draws on a unique framework that helps leaders manage the eight elements essential for high performance -- purpose, vision, engagement, structure, character, results, success and talent.It moves beyond the boundaries of transactional performance (pay me X and I'll deliver Y) to purpose-centered performance that releases talent, creativity and engagement. Featuring the approach used by innovative businesses like GE, Google and Novartis, this book reveals how to remove the boundaries from an organization's performance. "-- Clive Wilson. Includes bibliographical references (pages 203-233) and index. Employee motivation Leadership Organizational effectiveness BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Human Resources & Personnel Management BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Leadership BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Management BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Organizational Behavior HD58.9 .W557 2015 9780749472207 (pbk.) 2014039530 DLC 141006 20161026151013.0 18326091 eng