Practice What You Preach (Review and Analysis of Maister's Book)
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This complete summary of the ideas from David Maister's book "Practice What You Preach" asks a fundamental question: “Is there a statistical correlation between employee attitudes and financial success for a business? And if there is, what is the correct sequence – do employee attitudes drive financial success or does financial success itself result in improved employee attitudes?” To answer these questions definitively, a survey was conducted and the data collected formed a convincing proof that if a business first energizes and excites its people, they will then serve clients well with the result that the business will make lots of money. This summary will teach you the importance of personal character in managers who aspire to lead their firms to greatness.
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Book Presentation: Practice What You Preach by David Maister
Book Abstract
About the Author
Important Note About This Ebook
Summary of Practice what you Preach (David Maister)
1. The Survey
2. The Two Key Conclusions of the Survey
3. The Four Key Lessons Generated by the Survey
Book Abstract
MAIN IDEA
Is there a statistical correlation between employee attitudes and financial success for a business? And if there is, what is the correct sequence – do employee attitudes drive financial success or does financial success itself result in improved employee attitudes?
To answer these questions definitively, a survey of 139 offices of 29 firms in 15 countries and along 15 lines of business was conducted. When the data was analyzed using standard statistical methodologies, convincing proof becomes available that if a business first energizes and excites its people, they will then serve clients well with the result that the business will make lots of money. The data shows conclusively:
The most financially successful firms have better employee attitudes than other businesses.
Staff attitudes drive financial results, not the other way around.
The skills and behaviors of managers are the prime sources of energized people who provide great client service.
Management who practice what they preach – no disconnect between the walk and the talk – are the most effective.
There are definite predictors or drivers of financial performance within every business that managers can influence directly.
A fair, open and equitably managed compensation systems is a key employee performance driver.
Firms that maintain high standards and avoid hiring additional employees to meet short-term needs do better.
In total, this survey provides