{"product_id":"revolutionizing-workforce-performance-a-systems-approach-to-mastery-hardback-9780787907983","title":"Revolutionizing Workforce Performance; A Systems Approach to Mastery (Hardback) 9780787907983","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eRevolutionizing Workforce Performance\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eA Systems Approach to Mastery\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJack E. Bowsher (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780787907983, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 10 October 1997\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e324 pages\u003cbr\u003e24.2 x 16.1 x 2.9 cm, 0.63 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\"This book is definitely about the right subjects, for the rightaudiences, and about the right issue--achieving breakthroughs inworkforce performance. Senior executives should read this importantdocument.\" (A. William Wiggenhorn, President, MotorolaUniversity)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"Senior executives must become involved with the lessons in thisbook to achieve breakthroughs in workforce performance. Theirleadership will result in a sustainable competitive advantage.\"(Victor E. Millar, President and CEO, AT\u0026amp;T Solutions)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"Everyone talks about performance improvement. Jack Bowsherexplains in this book how to make it happen within the entireorganization. HR executives should take a leadership role.\" (UrsulaF. Fairbairn, Executive Vice President, Human Resources andQuality, American Express Company)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"Bowsher challenges all of us to share in a new management systemfor achieving breakthroughs in workforce performance. This book isa must-read for members of the training and performancecommunities.\" (John W. Humphrey, CEO, The Forum Corporation, Chairof ASTD, Founder, Instructional Systems Association (ISA))\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"Every major government agency at the city, state, and federallevel should focus on breakthroughs in workforce performance. Thisbook will help you to do just that.\" (Charles A. Bowsher, RetiredComptroller General of the United States)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"Every manager and director of training should read this bookbecause it includes a management system that will enable chieftraining officers to have a working partnership with seniorexecutives and additional funding for new performance systems.\"(Jerold V. Tucker, Chief Training Officer, GTE)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"This book will greatly influence the work of training andperformance professionals as well as the companies that serve thisindustry. (John J. Splavec, Partner, Andersen Consulting)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eImprove performance at every level of your organization!Millions ofemployees and managers go to work every day without the propertraining and support to do their jobs efficiently. To operateeffectively and stay ahead of the competition, your organizationmust have a competitive and well-trained workforce. Jack Bowsherlinks all the pieces of a successful management system togetherinto an easy six-step process. His innovative system integrates thebest of OD, training, performance consulting, performancetechnology, and integrated electronic support systems. At anorganization that achieves Bowsher's leaning \"mastery,\"everyonewill be a top-level performer!Among other reforms, Bowsher proposesestablishing a performance system within every major job category.In his book, Bowsher includes a special short \"executive summary\"that can be used to convince an organization's executives toimplement all of these performance-boosting initiatives.Byrevolutionizing workforce performance you will:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e * Increase productivity\u003cbr\u003e * Lower operating expenses\u003cbr\u003e * Increase revenues and market shares\u003cbr\u003e * Eliminate the need for massive downsizings\u003cbr\u003e Members of the training\/performance community, HR managers, andsenior executives--all of them need this explosive guide to createtheir own revolution in performance!\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eFROM MEDIOCRE TO SUPERIOR WORKFORCE PERFORMANCE.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Common Practices in a Workforce with Some Training.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Best Practices for a Competitive Workforce.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e SYSTEMS APPROACH FOR WORKFORCE PERFORMANCE: FIRST STEPS.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Develop and Implement a Management System.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Appoint a Chief Training Officer.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Develop a Working Partnership for Key Jobs.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Enhance or Reengineer the Basic Processes.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Identify Performance Requirements of Key Jobs.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e DESIGN A PERFORMANCE SYSTEM FOR KEY JOBS.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Design Personal-Development Tasks and a Performance-BasedCurriculum.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Develop a Delivery-System Strategy.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Develop On-the-Job Training Assignments.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Develop Support Systems for Key Jobs.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Investigate Electronic Performance Support Systems.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Develop Reward and Recognition Programs.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Evaluate Job Performance.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Implement Measurements and Benchmarking.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e HOW TO JUSTIFY A COMPETITIVE WORKFORCE.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Determine Cost of Poor Performance.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Use New Justification Methods.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e REQUIRED LEADERSHIP FROM SENIOR EXECUTIVES.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Optimize the Organization and Staff Programs.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Decisions for Creating a Competitive Workforce.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Essential Messages for Executive Management.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e References and Suggested Readings.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Business \u0026amp; management [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Business \u0026amp; management\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Business%20\u0026amp;%20management%20%5BKJ%5D%22\"\u003eKJ\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Pfeiffer","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52407381098776,"sku":"9780787907983","price":43.77,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780787907983.jpg?v=1784164954","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/revolutionizing-workforce-performance-a-systems-approach-to-mastery-hardback-9780787907983","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}