Quotes in managing people
So much of what we call management consists in making it difficult for people to work.
Don't worry about people stealing an idea. If it's original, you will have to ram it down their throats.
I don't think everybody dislikes change, I think people dislike being changed.
Managers must see themselves as experimenters who lead learning, not dictators who impose control.
The supposition is prevalent the world over that there would be no problems in production or service if only our production workers would do their jobs in the way that they were taught. Pleasant dreams. The workers are handicapped by the system, and the system belongs to the management.
Admonish thy friends in secret, praise them openly.
In short, "Do this and you'll get that" makes people focus on the "that" not the "this." Do rewards motivate people? Absolutely. They motivate people to get rewards.
Even though they are paid differently, everyone has to feel appreciated.
The brain is a wonderful organ; it starts working the moment you get up in the morning and does not stop until you get into the office.