It's The Manager
By Jim Clifton and Jim Harter Gallup Press 376 Pages
Based on Gallup's largest global study on the future of work comes this book, where Gallup finds that the quality of managers and team leaders is the single biggest factor to an organization's long-term success. But you probably knew that already, right? So, what this book does is provide the data, the proof and the now what? Beginning with the premise that the role of the manager hasn't really changed for decades, the authors point out, correctly, that a new workforce requires new methods of managerial leadership; they don't command-and-control bosses (who does?), but rather coaches who inspire them, communicate with them and develop their strengths and skillsets.
Packed with 52 "discoveries" from Gallup's research, the book shows how to adapt their organizations to rapid change—from new workplace demands to the challenges of managing remote employees, the rise of artificial intelligence, gig workers, and finding, attracting and keeping today's best employees. (The book also includes a unique code to take the CliftonStrengths assessment, which reveals your top five strengths. That's an added bonus, for sure!) Great managers maximize the potential of every team member to drive an organization's growth. And they give every employee what they want most—a great job and a great life. This, it turns out, is the future of work, the authors say. And after reading It's the Manager, we're guessing you'll agree.
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