The best place to work

the art and science of creating an extraordinary workplace

333 páginas

Idioma English

Publicado el 8 de Enero de 2014

ISBN:
978-0-399-16559-7
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Número OCLC:
892804126

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For readers of Malcolm Gladwell, Daniel Pink, and Freakonomics, a captivating and surprising journey through the science of workplace excellence. Why do successful companies reward failure? What can casinos teach us about building a happy workplace? How do you design an office that enhances both attention to detail and creativity? In The Best Place to Work, award-winning psychologist Ron Friedman, Ph.D., uses the latest research from the fields of motivation, creativity, behavioral economics, neuroscience, and management to reveal what really makes us successful at work. Combining powerful stories with cutting-edge findings, Friedman shows leaders at every level how they can use scientifically proven techniques to promote smarter thinking, greater innovation, and stronger performance. Among the many surprising insights, Friedman explains how learning to think like a hostage negotiator can help you defuse a workplace argument, why placing a fish bowl near your desk can elevate your thinking, and how incorporating …

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Temas

  • Work environment
  • Quality of work life
  • Corporate culture
  • Organizational behavior
  • Performance
  • Employee motivation