Dr. Bob Nelson

Dr. Bob Nelson: Books & Videos

John Peterson, a new manager in the credit department at a major big-box retailer, is struggling in his job. The people under him are not working as well or effectively as they need to, and his department is falling behind in meeting its goals. His only solution is to take on more work himself, burning the midnight oil and coming in most weekends to pick up the slack and keep his department above water.

When one of the employees stays behind to help him—a young man who came to America from a small village in Africa—he learns of the ancient wisdom and hidden power of the African philosophy of Ubuntu. Before long, it begins to change the way he thinks about the people he works with, about himself, and about how he runs his department and his life.

In an engaging and completely fresh narrative that holds a unique message for today’s business world, Ubuntu! shows us a way to overcome our fears, insecurities, and the “me-ism” that so often permeates our workplaces, and replace it with a culture of genuine respect and collaboration. It promises to take its place alongside Fish! and other business parables as the next bestselling classic in the business category.
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1001 Ways to Reward Employees
Bob Nelson's best-selling book, 1001 Ways to Reward Employees (now in its 47th printing with 1.5 million copies sold), is now available in an updated, revised edition. It features a reorganized and expanded contents (100 pages longer), based on what employees most report they want today based on Bob's on-going and doctoral research at The Peter F. Drucker Graduate Management School, his work with over 1000 organizations, and new, never-before-published examples from over 300 organizations. It is a "must have" resource for every manager, small business owner, and human resources practitioner! Softback, 381 pages

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Energizing is listening-AT&T's Universal Card Service's employee suggestion system yields 1,200 ideas a month and millions of dollars in savings. Energizing is encouraging risk-taking-Hershey Foods gives out The Exalted Order of the Extended Neck Award. Energizing is Starbuck's making employees partners, Saturn creating teams that function as independent small businesses, Springfield Remanufacturing's opening its books to all employees.

With case studies, examples, techniques, research highlights, and quotes from business leaders, 1001 WAYS TO ENERGIZE EMPLOYEES is invaluable for managers seeking to increase employee enthusiasm and involvement.

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