Richard Smith

People: Managing Them (and Yourself) Effectively shares a wealth of practical experience about the core driving forces in a company's day to day activities and challenges--both the obvious, public goings on and the private games that are never far from the surface. The book clearly explains what new, as well as experienced, managers need to know in order to survive and thrive in that world and to effect change.

People may be the first business book of its kind, in that it does not offer… Show more

People: Managing Them (and Yourself) Effectively shares a wealth of practical experience about the core driving forces in a company's day to day activities and challenges--both the obvious, public goings on and the private games that are never far from the surface. The book clearly explains what new, as well as experienced, managers need to know in order to survive and thrive in that world and to effect change.

People may be the first business book of its kind, in that it does not offer a fantastical or even especially easy path to success, nor does it play to the cult of personality or offer any 'dark arts' for achieving super wealth. People is rooted in reality and posits that being a decent, thinking, caring, honest, self-aware, and self-reflective person can and will lead to success in business--and in life.

The book's central premise is that we live and work in a messy world, but there are ways to effectively and ethically navigate corporate human, structural, and organizational minefields and ultimately grow something that anyone would be proud to be identified with.

This upbeat and optimistic book is about the positive force that progressive, enlightened managers can have on an organization, its people, its customers, and, ultimately, on their own sense of personal achievement and happiness. People opens the minds of its readers and shows them how they can make real improvements for the organizations they work in and the people with whom they interact. Show less

There are lots of challenges we face on a weekly or daily basis in work. Many generate stress. So how do you watch for it and deal with it.

What your company needs to do to handle stormy times.

Avoid (when possible), Mobilize, Analyze, Decide, and Deliver.

I believe there is .. no shortcut for any company that wants to be on the top of the charts. In fact there is nothing secret about what it takes to achieve greatness .. what is really needed is to work hard and smart ..(read on)

What is big data and how should your organization get the most from using it?

A short article about what to do when people leave your organization unexpectedly?

This is a brief overview of a proven approach to creating or enhancing the innovation capabilities of a company or group within a company.

A short article about the realities of our very busy work days and how to avoid getting overwhelmed.

A short article about a simple way to kick start a culture change in a company.

A short piece on the benefits of cheerleading

A short piece on what it takes to be an effective project or program manager.

A short piece on the need for balance in business.