There is a strong need for team unit leaders to raise their functioning level as a performance facilitator and helping communicator. A study in March 2010 by Career Builder revealed that 27% of 5,700 workers said that they are constantly bullied by their manager. The Bully-Aggressive-Direct (B.A.D.) Management Style can build an abrasive and rude culture where employees imitate their leaders. This manual includes four sections that can help team unit leaders and their direct reports improve their capabilty to help others be civil, humanistic, positive and successful. In section one, the reader will have the opportunity to take three assessment surveys to learn where they are functioning as a perfromance facilitator & helping communicator. In section two, the reader will learn the two parts of the Model-the three stages of The Performance Faciltiaton Process and the three Helping Communication Skills that need to be mastered and executed. In section three, the reader will identify where he/she is functioning and then learn how to become an effective perfromance faciltiator and helping communicator. In section four, the reader will learn how to execute the Model in One-On-One sessions and Team meetings.

Helping Young Professionals Chart & Stay on the Right Career Path “Dr. Mulligan’s book is a significant contribution to higher education and the work place. Students in college and recent college graduates at work can identify and obtain a Career Mentor connected either to the college, their employer or family and use The Route 5 Career Pathway Plan in this book to help them chart and stay on the right career path”. Dr. William V. Muse, Past President of the University of Akron, President of Auburn University, and Chancellor of East Carolina University. Dr. Mulligan wrote My Career Mentor & Me to provide a process that the Career Mentor can use to help the young professional, mentee, chart the right career path, prepare for and obtain targeted positions, be the best in their positions and manage a successful and rewarding career journey. Dr. Mulligan divided this manual into four sections. The first section of the book defines a mentor and discusses The Triangle Mentoring Team concept. The first mentor is the Family Support Mentor (helps find Career Mentor and provides support). The second mentor is the Career Mentor (college advisor, college alum, company manager or?). The third is the Specialty Mentor who provides information and help in completing tasks. The second section describes the three stages of the One-On-One Performance Facilitation and Helping Process that the Career Mentor and mentee will execute. The third section asks the Career Mentor and mentee to execute the three stages of the One-On-One Performance Facilitation and Helping Process. The first stage calls for developing a working relationship. The second stage asks the Career Mentor and mentee to develop the Route 5 Career Pathway Plan. The third stage asks the mentee to complete tasks to meet the growth objectives of the Career Pathway Plan. The fourth section asks the mentee to review their Route 5 Career Pathway Plan with the Family Support Mentor, make necessary changes and then work with the Career Mentor to meet the growth objectives of the Plan. Over 12 self assessments are in the book plus a partnership contract for the Career Mentor and mentee to sign.

There is a strong need for team unit leaders to raise their functioning level as a performance facilitator and helping communicator. A study in March 2010 by Career Builder revealed that 27% of 5,700 workers said that they are constantly bullied by their manager. The Bully-Aggressive-Direct (B.A.D.) Management Style can build an abrasive and rude culture where employees imitate their leaders. This manual includes four sections that can help team unit leaders and their direct reports improve their capabilty to help others be civil, humanistic, positive and successful. In section one, the reader will have the opportunity to take three assessment surveys to learn where they are functioning as a perfromance facilitator & helping communicator. In section two, the reader will learn the two parts of the Model-the three stages of The Performance Faciltiaton Process and the three Helping Communication Skills that need to be mastered and executed. In section three, the reader will identify where he/she is functioning and then learn how to become an effective perfromance faciltiator and helping communicator. In section four, the reader will learn how to execute the Model in One-On-One sessions and Team meetings.

Fleet management made simple, written around management of public fleet assets. Easy to read, simple easy to use formulas and concepts developed by author after a lifetime spent in equipment maintenance and fleet management. A must read for those seeking success in public sector fleet management.

Imagine this . . . you are leading a team that is full of energy, enthusiasm, creativity, cooperation, and participation. Team members enjoy working with one another and the nature of the work itself. Simply put, the team is a pleasure to engage with and they help you achieve organizational goals − on time and under budget. Sounds great – right? Of course it does . . . but it may not be your reality. Your team’s success is impacted by changes within the work environment, and as a leader, manager, human resources professional or organizational development consultant you are constantly striving to address threats to employee engagement and well-being. One such threat is the global phenomenon: burnout. Fired Up! offers a framework and collection of interconnected principles that can help you build a positive and effective work environment. It serves as a starting point for people leaders (and those that work with people leaders) to understand burnout and engagement while developing a plan of action. Inspired by the stories, anecdotes, and strategies included in the book, you will find support and tools for creating an environment that fosters engagement for your team. Gain an insight into the causes and consequences of burnout, learn how to assess your team and work environment and become aware of the conditions that can shift your team from burnout to engagement.

Do you want to develop effective supervisory, people and management skills? If you work in health or social care as a manager or clinician, deal with people on a daily basis, and need these dealings to be thoughtful, effective and stress free, this is the book for you. It teaches you how to understand and alleviate barriers to effective communication, manage the stresses and conflicts, and develop the effective clinical, people and management skills you need to navigate successfully through a career in healthcare. It challenges the reader to re-construct their approach to leadership and encourages the development of interpersonal, observational and caring skills. This highly practical guide, and its companion volume Developing Assertiveness Skills for Health and Social Care Professionals are essential tools for all health and social care professionals, particularly those in acute medicine, primary care and the community. It is also highly recommended to those without a management role wanting to understand how to develop their relationships with their colleagues and managers.

Most managers hold a common set of beliefs that prevent them from helping their employees perform. Its time to overcome your destructive behavior or stop it from developing in the first place. If you are a business student, youll find tips and strategies to bring about positive change for your future employer. There is also plenty of information to help new and veteran managers avoid serious career pitfalls. Youll discover ways to: Pick the right individuals to be on your team; Identify your weaknesses as a manager and fix them; Improve listening skills and apply what you learn; Tell the difference between good and bad advice. With employees getting older, its also important to acknowledge that generational differences play a role in how managers approach important topics such as incentives, authority, and compensation. Take action to make the most of your leadership position and get the most out of all your employees with Bastards: Management Advice You Should Have Been Given Long Ago.

The authoritative text for current and future practitioners of human resources management in the sport and recreation industries is back in a revised fourth edition. This new edition addresses contemporary issues that organizations face today. Human Resource Management in Sport and Recreation, Fourth Edition, offers a solid foundation in research and application, and it provides a holistic perspective of human resource management by bringing together the three groups of people who constitute human resources across sport and recreation organizations: paid professionals, volunteers, and the clients themselves. Dr. Packianathan Chelladurai, a pioneer in the field of sport management, is joined by Dr. Amy Chan Hyung Kim to lend expertise gained from more than four decades of teaching human resource management. They guide students through four parts, starting with an outline of the common characteristics of the three groups of people that make up human resources. Part II focuses on individual differences among people and how those differences affect behavior within organizations. In part III, students will explore organizational processes, and part IV discusses two significant outcomes expected of human resource practices: satisfaction and commitment. The conclusion uses 10 guiding themes to bring all the concepts together with an eye toward the future of the field. Updated to address current topics such as social issues and diversity, the fourth edition reflects the increasing complexity of human resource management across the field of recreation and sport. Modern issues and their real-world implications are represented throughout the text with recurring sidebars. Diversity Management of Human Resources: offer insights into how and when to promote and manage diversity Crisis Management: address the role of human resource management during emergency situations, such as the COVID-19 pandemic Social Phenomena and Human Resource Management: assess the impact of major social events or movements Legal Considerations in Human Resource Management: focus on legal matters in the field From the Field: provide professional insights from leading practitioners across a variety of sport contexts Case studies, discussion questions, and activities provide further opportunity for students to understand relevant research with real-world application of concepts. With clear explanations of concepts and current practices in human resources across the sport and recreation industries, Human Resource Management in Sport and Recreation, Fourth Edition, is a valuable resource for future and current practitioners alike.

Don’t get stuck! Too many smart and well-educated young professionals struggle growing and finding success simply because they lack powerful insights on how to address the main root causes of slow growth. The Road to Champagne empowers professionals everywhere—including you—to accelerate career growth by clearly presenting how to remove such root causes. The logical framework consists of 13 principles; each one illustrated by real events and supported by practical actions to help you embed them in your life. This pragmatic career guide is perfect for any professional with room to grow; hence, it will help: Those starting their career including students, recent grads, and those who are several years into their career More seasoned professionals with untapped growth potential "The Road to Champagne is the ultimate tool guide to understanding how you can achieve your next steps, with actionable and powerful advice to navigate you through the process!” according to award-winning Dr. Marshall Goldsmith, one of the world’s leading executive educators, coaches, and New York Times #1 bestselling author. If you enjoyed the The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People or The Success Principles: How to Get From Where You Are to Where You Want to Be, you will love The Road to Champagne. Cheers to your many upcoming career achievements, you are about to turbocharge your drive to success!