Great at Work: How Top Performers Do Less, Work Better, and Achieve More by Mort

Description: Great at Work by Morten T. Hansen Synopsis coming soon....... FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description From the New York Times bestselling author of Great by Choice comes an authoritative, practical guide to individual performance - based on analysis from an exhaustive, groundbreaking study.Why do some people perform better at work than others? This deceptively simple question continues to confound professionals in all sectors of the workforce. Now, after a unique, five-year study of more than 5,000 managers and employees, Morten Hansen reveals the answers in his Seven Work Smarter Practices that can be applied by anyone looking to maximise their time and performance. Each of Hansens seven practices is highlighted by inspiring stories from individuals in his comprehensive study. Youll meet a high school principal who engineered a dramatic turnaround of his failing high school; a rural Indian farmer determined to establish a better way of life for women in his village; and a sushi chef, whose simple preparation has led to his restaurant (tucked away under a Tokyo subway station underpass) being awarded the maximum of three Michelin stars. Hansen also explains how the way Alfred Hitchcock filmed Psycho and the 1911 race to become the first explorer to reach the South Pole both illustrate the use of his seven practices (even before they were identified). Each chapter contains questions and key insights to allow you to assess your own performance and figure out your work strengths, as well as your weaknesses. Once you understand your individual style, there are mini-quizzes, questionnaires and clear tips to assist you focus on a strategy to become a more productive worker. Extensive, accessible and friendly, Great at Work will help you achieve more by working less, backed by unprecedented statistical analysis. Author Biography Morten T. Hansen is a management professor at University of California, Berkeley. He is the coauthor (with Jim Collins) of the New York Times bestseller Great by Choice and the author of the highly acclaimed Collaboration and Great at Work. Formerly a professor at Harvard Business School and INSEAD (France), professor Hansen holds a PhD from Stanford Business School, where he was a Fulbright scholar. His academic research has won several prestigious awards, and he is ranked one of the worlds most influential management thinkers by Thinkers50. Morten Hansen was also a manager at the Boston Consulting Group, where he advised corporate clients worldwide. Born and raised in Norway, he lives in San Francisco with his wife and two daughters, and he travels the world to give keynotes and help companies and people become great at work. Review In an ambitious new study, Morten Hansen illuminates the habits that separate superstars from their peers. This is the definitive guide to working smarter -- Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of Give and Take, Originals, and Option B (with Sheryl Sandberg)The typical book about management or careers requires a heavy dose of faith because you dont know where the recommendations come from. Morten Hansen brings beautiful data from a massive research project that reveals how stars at work, in dozens of industries, actually do their work. The data and Hansens analysis will surprise you, change you, and make you better at work... no leaps of faith required -- Chip Heath Professor Stanford Graduate School of Business, and author of three New York Times bestsellers, including SwitchIn this groundbreaking book, Morten Hansen delivers on the genius of "and": rigorous and relevant, research-driven and well-written, empirical and empowering, timeless and practical, full of big concepts and useful tips. Hansens work is truly distinctive in the genre of professional effectiveness, and a tremendous contribution. This is a book I will read more than once, and reference forever -- Jim Collins, author of Good to Great, co-author of Built to Last and Great by Choice Review Quote In an ambitious new study, Morten Hansen illuminates the habits that separate superstars from their peers. This is the definitive guide to working smarter Details ISBN1471149072 ISBN-10 1471149072 ISBN-13 9781471149078 Publisher Simon & Schuster Ltd Format Paperback Imprint Simon & Schuster Ltd Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Year 2018 Pages 320 Subtitle How Top Performers Do Less, Work Better, and Achieve More Publication Date 2018-01-30 DEWEY 650.1 Media Book Author Morten T. Hansen Short Title Great at Work Language English UK Release Date 2018-01-30 NZ Release Date 2018-01-30 Illustrations B&W illustrations throughout AU Release Date 2018-01-31 Alternative 9781471149085 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:116844096;

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