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Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
"For Nick (Jason Bateman), Kurt (Jason Sudeikis) and Dale (Charlie Day), the only thing that would make the daily grind more tolerable would be to grind their intolerable bosses into dust. Quitting is not an option, so, with the benefit of a few too many drinks and some dubious advice from a hustling ex-con, the three friends devise a convoluted and seemingly foolproof plan to rid themselves of their respective employers-- permanently. There's only...
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Pub. Date
©2001
Language
English
Description
The boss/subordinate relationship is an age-old problem cited in almost every management book and on-the-job survey as an area rife with dishonesty and inefficiency. All too often, subordinates spin the truth for those above while bosses fail to establish the conditions required for subordinates to tell it to them straight. The end result is warped communication, corrupt internal politics, illusionary teamwork, pass-the-buck accountability, and personal...
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Pub. Date
2002
Language
English
Description
As individuals, we can be creative and ambitious in both our personal and professional lives. But individual efforts can't always match the energy and productivity of a group. Cultures, societies, clubs, schools, and militaries arose out of our need to band together for mutual support. Organizations were created to deal more effectively with the environment - both the natural world and the world of work. But there is a trade-off when we move from...
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Pub. Date
2007
Language
English
Description
In "The Truth About Hiring the Best," readers will learn its not just a job to fill; its an organizations future that is being re-created. Furthermore, getting the best isnt just about asking the right questions, its about listening for the right answers
Pub. Date
2015
Language
English
Description
Fed up with answering to higher-ups, Nick, Dale, and Kurt decide to become their own bosses by launching their own business. But a slick investor soon pulls the rug out from under them. Outplayed and desperate, and with no legal recourse, the three would-be entrepreneurs hatch a misguided plan to kidnap the investor₂s adult son and ransom him to regain control of their company.
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Series
Devil wears Prada volume 2
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
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Eight years have passed since Andrea "Andy" Sachs quit the job "a million girls would die for" working for Miranda Priestly at Runway magazine. Now Andy's on top of the world: she's running The Plunge, her wildly successful bridal magazine, and getting married to the love of her life and scion of a storied media family. Yet, still haunted by the specter of her former boss, Andy can hardly anticipate the horrifying reality that's approaching.
11) Horrible bosses
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
For Nick, Kurt, and Dale, the only thing that would make the daily grind more tolerable would be to grind their intolerable bosses into dust. Quitting is not an option, so, with the benefit of a few too many drinks and some dubious advice from a hustling ex-con, the three friends devise a convoluted and seemingly foolproof plan to rid themselves of their respective employers, permanently. There's only one problem: even the best laid plans are only...
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Series
Devil wears Prada volume 1
Pub. Date
2004
Language
English
Description
A small-town girl fresh out of an Ivy League college lands a job at a prestigious fashion magazine, but wonders if the glamorous perks are worth working for the editor from hell.
14) The creative training idea book: inspired tips and techniques for engaging and effective learning
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English
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Trainers have to be creative if they want their participants to feel excited, challenged, and involved. The Creative Training Idea Book is packed with instructions for using activities, games, puzzles, toys, and props to increase energy and active participation in the classroom, and reveals how to think creatively about training in any situation. Based on the author's nearly three decades of training experience, this invaluable resource gives trainers...
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Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Prepare and establish new front-line leaders with training that develops essential supervisory skills. Investing in new supervisors increases productivity and organizational profitability, and it results in engaged, high-performing teams. Yet many new supervisors - the very people responsible for planning and organizing work in every organization - are often undertrained in the skills required to be a successful front-line leader. Elaine Biech presents...
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
Español
Description
Five men are hired to paint the lines of a road. Painting one kilometer per hour is slow enough to learn the lines between good and evil, laughter and despair, life and death. The challenges they face will change their lives forever.
La delgada línea amarilla es el viaje de cinco hombres que son contratados para pintar la línea divisoria de una carretera que conecta dos pueblos de México. A bordo de una vieja camioneta, inician el trabajo de más...
Pub. Date
©2010
Language
English
Description
"Those in your organization who've earned the title of ""manager"" or ""supervisor"" certainly have their hands full. This practical resource shows you how to develop the most critical skills and competencies they need to succeed through 60 powerful exercises. Engage learners in this experiential learning and you'll see self-awareness and self-confidence increase dramatically.".
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Series
Dilbert book volume 34
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
"Admit it. Everyone loves to hate their boss, and who is more deserving of loathing than Dilbert's Pointy-Haired Boss? In this volume, the PHB's misdeeds, missteps, mismanagement, and utter incompetence are chronicled..."--P. [4] of cover.
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Pub. Date
©2007
Language
English
Description
50 Activities for Performance Appraisal Training. Quick exercises that get results in just minutes. By Wendy Denham and Jane Jestico. Teaching employees how to deliver effective performance appraisals will pay big dividends in your organization. But, too often, employees perceive the training as uninteresting & ndash; even boring. Here & rsquo;s a terrific resource full of hands-on exercises that will make training in this vital area enjoyable and...
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