{"product_id":"no-excuses-hardcover","title":"No Excuses - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJennifer Robin\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMichael J. Burchell\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe business leader's guide to creating a great workplace from the Great Place to Work Institute\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this follow-up guide to \u003ci\u003eThe Great Workplace\u003c\/i\u003e, experts from Great Place to Work(R) Institute, Inc. reveal the most common excuses managers use for why they can't create a great workplace. Authors Jennifer Robin and Michael Burchell poke holes in every single excuse. Whether the reasons involve the organization's leadership, employees, environment, or any other factor, the authors explain that if managers \u003ci\u003elead\u003c\/i\u003e people properly, they can create a great workplace. The authors explore how managers can interrupt their own negative thought patterns and instead create lasting change, and they describe how great workplaces have surmounted very real difficulties with aplomb.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes case studies, stories, tips, and tools for managers who want to transform their organizations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFrom the experts at the Great Place to Work, a global research, consulting, and training firm that operates in nearly 50 countries\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProves that any and every organization can change for the better when managers have the right tools and mindset\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a place where people want to work and want to succeed is the primary key to success for every manager. \u003ci\u003eNo Excuses\u003c\/i\u003e shows that managers in any organization can transform their workplace--if they'll only get out of their own way first.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA great\u003c\/b\u003e workplace is the holy grail for managers--it leads to a stronger, more successful company that weathers storms with ease, and rises above others in times of promise. Though managers may desire a great workplace, they often think it's out of their reach. They are wrong. \u003ci\u003eNo Excuses\u003c\/i\u003e offers a practical guide for transforming any workplace into a great workplace--one where you trust the people you work for, have pride in what you do, and enjoy the people you work with. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJennifer Robin and Michael Burchell have asked leaders all over the world, \"What are your challenges in creating a great workplace?\" In \u003ci\u003eNo Excuses, \u003c\/i\u003e they reveal the most common arguments offered and poke holes in every single one. To those who claim, \"That would never work in my industry,\" Robin and Burchell show how professional service firms have found ways to promote work\/life balance, just as manufacturing companies have helped workers take great pride in their work. To those who claim, \"My company is just too small,\" \u003ci\u003eNo Excuses\u003c\/i\u003e shows how a dearth of funds can be a catalyst to promote efficient and creative work habits, as well as a true spirit of camaraderie. And those who claim, \"Top leadership will never get on board with this,\" will learn how to make a great workplace oasis among the people \u003ci\u003ethey\u003c\/i\u003e manage, which may well start a company-wide trend. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Filled with real-life case studies and inspiring stories from a wide range of major organizations, including Coca-Cola, Whole Foods, Zappos, and Accenture, \u003ci\u003eNo Excuses\u003c\/i\u003e describes how leaders of great workplaces have surmounted very real difficulties with aplomb. Whether an obstacle involves the organization's leadership, employees, environment, or any other factor, a great workplace is always possible if managers interrupt their own negative thought patterns and lead people properly. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e JENNIFER ROBIN, Ph.D., \u003c\/b\u003e is a research fellow at Great Place to Work\u003csup\u003e(R)\u003c\/sup\u003e Institute. A former consultant with the Institute, she led the Advisory Practice, helping senior leaders integrate their organization's culture with its strategy and aligning efforts to be a great workplace. Currently, Jennifer teaches in undergraduate, MBA, and professional programs in the Foster College of Business at Bradley University. She lives in Peoria, Illinois. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e MICHAEL BURCHELL, Ed.D., \u003c\/b\u003e is vice president, International Operations at Great Place to Work\u003csup\u003e(R)\u003c\/sup\u003e Institute, Inc. A member of the corporate management team, Michael oversees affiliate operations, global expansion efforts, and the business development of multinational clients across the Great Place to Work network. Previously, Michael led consulting services for the Institute in the United States. He also co-owns and is a director for Great Place to Work\u003csup\u003e(R)\u003c\/sup\u003e Institute in the United Arab Emirates, in Dubai. He is based in Washington, D.C. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e Great Place to Work\u003csup\u003e(R)\u003c\/sup\u003e Institute\u003c\/b\u003e is a global research, consulting, and training firm with thirtyeight affiliates operating in nearly fifty countries. Great Place to Work produces the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For\u003csup\u003e(R)\u003c\/sup\u003e Annual List and the Best Small \u0026amp; Medium Companies to Work For in America lists, in addition to several dozen best companies lists internationally. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e For more information, please visit \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e greatplacetowork.com\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e mygreatworkplace.com\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.85 x 9.26 x 6.32 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 10, 2013\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51759268430112,"sku":"9781118352427","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/275c9c7ea1f924ef38d06cf2fd5ef504.webp?v=1780147427","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/no-excuses-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}