Great At Work: How Top Performers Do Less, Work Better, And Achieve More
by Morten Hansen /
2018 / English / PDF
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From the
From theNew York Times
New York Times bestselling author of
bestselling author ofGreat by
Choice
Great by
Choice comes an authoritative, practical guide to individual
performance—based on analysis from an exhaustive, groundbreaking
study.
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 maximize their time and
performance.
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 maximize their time and
performance.
Each of Hansen’s seven practices is highlighted by inspiring
stories from individuals in his comprehensive study. You’ll 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
Each of Hansen’s seven practices is highlighted by inspiring
stories from individuals in his comprehensive study. You’ll 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 filmedPsycho
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).
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,
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
Great at Work will help
you achieve more by working less, backed by unprecedented
statistical analysis.
will help
you achieve more by working less, backed by unprecedented
statistical analysis.