Work Performance Management

Your business success depends on your ability to align and develop the people who work for you. High-performance teams are built intentionally by leaders who understand the three essential components of growth: alignment, development, and transition. TeamWork breaks each of these components down into actionable processes, with steps you can take immediately to start making a difference today. Learn how to create teams that work the way you want them to. Then, discover ways to scale those teams, keeping them aligned with your objectives as your business grows.

Delegating work, responsibility, and authority is difficult in a company because it means letting others make decisions which involve spending the owner-manager's money. At a minimum, you should delegate enough authority to get the work done, to allow assistants to take initiative, and to keep the operation moving in your absence. This guide discusses controlling those who carry responsibility and authority and coaching them in self-improvement. It emphasizes the importance of allowing competent assistants to perform in their own style rather than insisting that things be done exactly as ...

Finalist in the Business Book of the Year 2024 awards! The Chief People Officer role has finally taken its rightful place on the Executive Committee and human resource management is recognised as a true differentiator of success for modern organisations. However, CPOs face a challenge. In a world of increasing regulation and litigation, and with greater expectations than ever of how organisations should support their people, the HR role risks being overwhelmed. Managers are drowning under the weight of people-related tasks, while staff demand ever more from their workplace. CEOs and Boards ...

A #1 New York Times bestselling author and leadership expert answers questions from his readers about what it takes to be in charge and make a difference. John Maxwell, America's #1 leadership authority, has mastered the art of asking questions, using them to learn and grow, connect with people...

Improving the performance of your employees involves one of the hardest challenges in the known universe: changing the way they think. In constant demand as a coach, speaker, and consultant to companies around the world, David Rock has proven that the secret to leading people (and living and...

New York Times bestselling author and award-winning educator Ron Clark applies his successful leadership principles to the business world in this effective and accessible guidebook, perfect for any manager looking to inspire and motivate his or her team. Includes a foreword by bestselling author...

Being a chef doesn’t have to mean losing yourself. In The Successful Chef: Time Strategies That Actually Work, veteran executive chef and leadership coach Adam M. Lamb delivers a kitchen-tested, no-BS blueprint for reclaiming your time, protecting your energy, and leading with more clarity—even in the middle of service. This isn’t about color-coded planners or corporate hacks. It’s about practical, real-life tools that help chefs: ✅ Create sustainable daily and weekly rhythms ✅ Delegate with trust and consistency ✅ Set boundaries without guilt ✅ Use systems to save hours ...

The hardest part of a manager’s job isn’t staying organized, meeting deliverable dates, or staying on budget. It’s dealing with people who are too comfortable doing things the way they’ve always been done and too afraid to do things differently. Treasurer, a courage-building pioneer, proposes a bold antidote: courage. With more courage, workers gain the confidence to take on harder projects, embrace company changes with more enthusiasm, and extend themselves in ways that will benefit their careers and their company.

What if being present, focused, and calm wasn’t a personality trait but a brain state? Life Explained is a book about the brain and how it actually works under modern pressure. Drawing from applied neuroscience for performance, Dr. Izzy Justice explains why so many high-functioning people feel overwhelmed, exhausted, distracted, or mentally foggy, even when life looks successful on the outside. This is not another entry in generic brain health books or stress management self-help. It is a grounded, science-based exploration of brain activity, brain structure and function, and how stress, ...

The New York Times best-selling author of The Power of Broke and "Shark" on ABC's hit show Shark Tank explores how grit, persistence, and good old-fashioned hard work are the backbone of every successful business and individual, and inspires listeners to Rise and Grind their way the top.

High performing organizations see better results than their contemporaries and have more satisfied employees. This book clarifies this unique point in history where key technologies like AI, collaboration platforms, and low code development have converged to transform project and work management and provides practical strategies for seizing this moment to become a higher performing organization with happier people. In the ever-evolving landscape of business and technology, project management stands as a critical pillar, orchestrating the rhythm of progress and innovation.

Marcus Buckingham’s books have guided millions to become top performers in everything they do by focusing on their strengths. In Go Put Your Strengths to Work, a Wall Street Journal bestseller, Buckingham will show you how to hone and apply your strengths for maximum success in your career...

No single factor - not sales, marketing, finance, strategy, or operations - has more influence over the ultimate success of an organization than its culture. In the game-changing first edition of Culture by Design, David Friedman cut through the fog and provided a simple, clear, and practical road map that thousands of organizations have now used to build high-performing cultures. In this new updated edition, you'll learn how to take the strategies he originally taught and adapt them to meet the unique challenges presented by today's remote work environment.

AI Hacks: Use These To Instantly Boost Work Productivity and Performance How 20 Employees Tackle Poor Performance and Low Productivity in the Age of Intelligence What Are AI Hacks? AI hacks are innovative techniques, tools, tips, and tricks designed to help you work more effectively and efficiently with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Imagine having a highly intelligent robot that observes your work habits, anticipates your needs, and provides valuable suggestions before you even have to ask. This book presents the top 20 proven AI keyboard hacks that can enhance your work ...

Being a manager is no easy task. You must set and meet team goals that match business objectives while also ensuring growth and development opportunities for your people. You have to be the voice of authority and a key decision-maker while simultaneously giving your employees autonomy and flexibility. How do you navigate these tensions?

Modern employees are tired of command and control management. Employees are looking for personal growth, purpose, and a different lifestyle than prior generations of employees. These employees are in a market where they can have flexibility in how and where they work. They want and can demand choices in the work environment.

Document your leadership vision, then transform your organization into it...and leave the legacy of an organization that performs brilliantly now and long after you've moved on.

This beginner-friendly guide offers a clear, practical overview of the essential concepts covered on the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) exam. Tailored for those new to project management, this book focuses on building core understanding of terms, processes, and frameworks that form the foundation of professional project work. Covering key areas such as scope, time, cost, quality, risk, and stakeholder management, the guide introduces both predictive and adaptive (Agile) approaches. Real-world examples and explanations help readers grasp project lifecycles, communication ...

16X Best-Selling & Award-Winning Author and Podcaster; Leadership, HR, Innovation, Future of Work, Diversity and Inclusion, and Workplace Culture Global Thought Leader; Chair/Professor of Organizational Leadership; Change/OD/HR/Social Impact Consultant; Ranked in the top 20 of global researchers in the following topic areas - "Future of Work," "Global Leadership," "Organizational Development, "Public Service Motivation," and "Social Impact" (Google Scholar); ScholarGPS has ranked him the #18 scholar in the world for job satisfaction research. In his latest work, Building High-Performing ...

Most teams don’t have a people problem. They have a leverage problem. If your team feels busy, overwhelmed, and constantly behind, this book will show you why. In today’s fast-changing workplace, small teams are expected to deliver big results. But working harder is not the answer. Hiring more people is not always possible. And adding more tools often makes things worse. The real solution is smarter systems. What You Will Learn In Small Team, Smart Tools, you will learn how to: Use AI to eliminate repetitive work and save hours every week Turn messy workflows into clear, repeatable ...