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1 online resource (255 pages)
Type of publication: Book / Working Paper
Language: English
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Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Contents; Acknowledgments; Introduction: Rethinking Chess and Work; Chapter 1 The Five Trends Shaping the World of Work; New Behaviors Being Shaped by Social Technologies That Are Entering Our Organizations; Technology; Shift to the Cloud; Collaboration Platforms; Big Data; The Internet of Things; The Millennial Workforce; Mobility; Globalization; Why Is It Different This Time?; The Speed of Change; Connecting the World; Disrupting Everything; Shaping Work: Past to Future; Chapter 2 The Cog: Today''s Employee; A Day in the Life Of...
The Traditional Idea of an EmployeeEngagement Is Important But Lacking; The Fabulous Five; Chapter 3 Seven Principles of the Future Employee; The Three Components of Flexible Work; Working Anytime; Working Anywhere; Focusing on Outputs Not Inputs; Flexibility as a Way to Attract and Retain Top Talent; Why Isn''t Everyone Doing It if It''s So Great?; Some Benefits; What About Face-to-Face Communication?; Coworking; The End of the Traditional Work Schedule; Customization Based on Voice; Customization Based on Self-Organization; Customization Based on Choice; Modular Work
Sharing and Stack RankingThe Declining Value of Colleges; New Crucial Employee Behaviors; Self-Direction and Autonomy; Filter and Focus; Embrace Change; Amazing Communication Skills; Learning to Learn; Support the Future Employee; Management Mind-Set; Technology; Laying the Foundation; Existing Employees; Evolution of the Employee; Chapter 4 The Freelancer Economy; Why Is It Popular?; Good Wages; Flexibility and Freedom; Companies Using Freelancers; Ad Hoc Teams; Testing; Low Cost; Global Talent Pool; Chapter 5 The Zookeeper: Today''s Manager; Manager of the Past/Today
Outdated Management PracticesHierarchies and Org Charts; Annual Reviews; Focusing on Inputs; Managers Have Access to Information and Make Decisions; Too Few Controlling Too Much; No Room for Experimentation; Reliance on the Past; Focusing on the Wrong Things; Chapter 6 Ten Principles of the Future Manager; Must Be a Leader; Following from the Front; Understanding Technology and How Employees Work; Collaboration Platforms; Project and Task-Management Platforms; Social Learning Systems; Video; Lead by Example; Embrace Vulnerability; Belief in Sharing and Collective Intelligence
Be a Fire StarterReal-Time Recognition, Feedback, and Engagement; Recognition; Feedback; Conscious of Personal Boundaries; Time; Space; Adapt to the Future Employee; Evolution of the Manager; What Now?; Natural Shift; Some Will Adapt, Others Won't; Hiring and Promoting the Right People; Education and Training; Chapter 7 The Managerless Company; How Do Employees Get Hired or Fired?; How Do Employees Figure Out What Projects to Work On?; Who Leads the Projects?; Who Steers the Ship?; What About Career Paths and Choices?; What About Raises or Promotions?; What Happens If Something Goes Wrong?
What Makes These Companies Work?
ISBN: 978-1-118-87725-8 ; 978-1-118-87724-1
Source:
ECONIS - Online Catalogue of the ZBW
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012600746