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Handling Problem Employees: Motivating or Letting Go
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Reference no. 5153BC
Authors: (Harvard Business School)
Chapter from: "Manager's Toolkit: The 13 Skills Managers Need to Succeed"
Published by: Harvard Business Publishing
Published in: 2006
Length: 23 pages
Topics: Employees; Motivation; Performance management; Terminations
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Abstract

Although some employees can be helped through coaching that corrects performance pitfalls, others are able to do the job, but for some reason or another, are not motivated to do it. This chapter deals with the unmotivated employee. It concentrates on motivating problem employees, dealing with 'C' employees, and handling dismissals when necessary. This chapter is excerpted from ‘Manager's Toolkit: The 13 Skills Managers Need to Succeed'.
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Setting the Goals That Others Will Pursue: Committing to an Outcome
Book chapter
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Reference no. 5047BC
Authors: (Harvard Business School)
Chapter from: "Manager's Toolkit: The 13 Skills Managers Need to Succeed"
Published by: Harvard Business Publishing
Published in: 2006
Length: 18 pages
Topics: After action reviews; Goal setting; Management by objectives; Management communication; Management of professionals; Priorities
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Hiring the Best: The Role of Human Assets
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Reference no. 5078BC
Authors: (Harvard Business School)
Chapter from: "Manager's Toolkit: The 13 Skills Managers Need to Succeed"
Published by: Harvard Business Publishing
Published in: 2006
Length: 28 pages
Topics: Employee benefits; Employee training; Human capital; Human resources management; Interviews; Personnel policies; Recruitment
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Keeping the Best: Why Retention Matters
Book chapter
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Reference no. 5085BC
Authors: (Harvard Business School)
Chapter from: "Manager's Toolkit: The 13 Skills Managers Need to Succeed"
Published by: Harvard Business Publishing
Published in: 2006
Length: 26 pages
Topics: Compensation; Employee benefits; Employee morale; Employee retention; Employee training; Human resources management; Personnel policies
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Delegating with Confidence: Avoid Being Overworked and Overwhelmed
Book chapter
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Reference no. 5108BC
Authors: (Harvard Business School)
Chapter from: "Manager's Toolkit: The 13 Skills Managers Need to Succeed"
Published by: Harvard Business Publishing
Published in: 2006
Length: 17 pages
Topics: Delegation of authority; Management communication; Management of professionals
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Managing Your Time: Making the Most Out of Your Day
Book chapter
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Reference no. 5115BC
Authors: (Harvard Business School)
Chapter from: "Manager's Toolkit: The 13 Skills Managers Need to Succeed"
Published by: Harvard Business Publishing
Published in: 2006
Length: 18 pages
Topics: Time wasters; Upper management; Work environment; Work hours
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Managing Teams: Forming a Team That Makes a Difference
Book chapter
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Reference no. 5139BC
Authors: (Harvard Business School)
Chapter from: "Manager's Toolkit: The 13 Skills Managers Need to Succeed"
Published by: Harvard Business Publishing
Published in: 2006
Length: 25 pages
Topics: Collaboration; Employee morale; Group decision making; Group dynamics; Interpersonal behavior; Management communication; Management of professionals; Management teams; Team leadership
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Appraisal and Coaching: Improving Results with Feedback
Book chapter
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Reference no. 5146BC
Authors: (Harvard Business School)
Chapter from: "Manager's Toolkit: The 13 Skills Managers Need to Succeed"
Published by: Harvard Business Publishing
Published in: 2006
Length: 31 pages
Topics: Performance measurement; Managing professionals; Coaching; Employee development; Morale; Giving feedback; Improving performance
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Dealing with Crises: Don't Wait Until They Hit
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Reference no. 5160BC
Authors: (Harvard Business School)
Chapter from: "Manager's Toolkit: The 13 Skills Managers Need to Succeed"
Published by: Harvard Business Publishing
Published in: 2006
Length: 19 pages
Topics: Change management; Crisis management; Decision making; Problem solving; Risk management
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Developing Your Career: And Theirs
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Reference no. 5184BC
Authors: (Harvard Business School)
Chapter from: "Manager's Toolkit: The 13 Skills Managers Need to Succeed"
Published by: Harvard Business Publishing
Published in: 2006
Length: 25 pages
Topics: Career advancement; Career changes; Careers and career planning; Management communication; Mentors
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Becoming a Leader: The Final Challenge
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Reference no. 5191BC
Authors: (Harvard Business School)
Chapter from: "Manager's Toolkit: The 13 Skills Managers Need to Succeed"
Published by: Harvard Business Publishing
Published in: 2006
Length: 19 pages
Topics: Conflict; Leadership; Management by objectives; Management communication; Management of professionals; Motivation; Vision
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Strategy: A Primer
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Reference no. 5214BC
Authors: (Harvard Business School)
Chapter from: "Manager's Toolkit: The 13 Skills Managers Need to Succeed"
Published by: Harvard Business Publishing
Published in: 2006
Length: 14 pages
Topics: Competitive advantage; Competitive decision making; Strategic market planning; Strategy formulation; Strategy implementation
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Budgeting: Seeing the Future
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Reference no. 5221BC
Authors: (Harvard Business School)
Chapter from: "Manager's Toolkit: The 13 Skills Managers Need to Succeed"
Published by: Harvard Business Publishing
Published in: 2006
Length: 31 pages
Topics: Budgeting; Business expenses; Financial literacy; Financial management; Financing; Long term financing; Operating costs; Short term financing
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Understanding Financial Statements: Making More Authoritative Decisions
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Reference no. 5238BC
Authors: (Harvard Business School)
Chapter from: "Manager's Toolkit: The 13 Skills Managers Need to Succeed"
Published by: Harvard Business Publishing
Published in: 2006
Length: 22 pages
Topics: Balance sheets; Business expenses; Cash flow statements; Financial accounting; Financial literacy; Financial management; Financial planning; Financial reporting; Income statements
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Net Present Value and Internal Rate of Return: Accounting for Time
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Reference no. 5245BC
Authors: (Harvard Business School)
Chapter from: "Manager's Toolkit: The 13 Skills Managers Need to Succeed"
Published by: Harvard Business Publishing
Published in: 2006
Length: 18 pages
Topics: Decision making; Financial analysis; Financial management; Financial strategy; Inflation; Present value; Rates of return
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Breakeven Analysis and Operating Leverage: Understanding Cash Flow
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Reference no. 5252BC
Authors: (Harvard Business School)
Chapter from: "Manager's Toolkit: The 13 Skills Managers Need to Succeed"
Published by: Harvard Business Publishing
Published in: 2006
Length: 8 pages
Topics: Breakeven analysis; Budgeting; Cash flow; Contribution margin; Financial analysis; Financial literacy; Financial management; Fixed costs; Operating leverage; Variable costs
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Although some employees can be helped through coaching that corrects performance pitfalls, others are able to do the job, but for some reason or another, are not motivated to do it. This chapter deals with the unmotivated employee. It concentrates on motivating problem employees, dealing with 'C' employees, and handling dismissals when necessary. This chapter is excerpted from ‘Manager's Toolkit: The 13 Skills Managers Need to Succeed'.

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Keeping the Best: Why Retention Matters
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Delegating with Confidence: Avoid Being Overworked and Overwhelmed
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Managing Your Time: Making the Most Out of Your Day
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Chapter from: "Manager's Toolkit: The 13 Skills Managers Need to Succeed"
Published by: Harvard Business Publishing
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Managing Teams: Forming a Team That Makes a Difference
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Appraisal and Coaching: Improving Results with Feedback
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Chapter from: "Manager's Toolkit: The 13 Skills Managers Need to Succeed"
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Dealing with Crises: Don't Wait Until They Hit
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Chapter from: "Manager's Toolkit: The 13 Skills Managers Need to Succeed"
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Becoming a Leader: The Final Challenge
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Budgeting: Seeing the Future
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Authors: (Harvard Business School)
Chapter from: "Manager's Toolkit: The 13 Skills Managers Need to Succeed"
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Published in: 2006
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Understanding Financial Statements: Making More Authoritative Decisions
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Authors: (Harvard Business School)
Chapter from: "Manager's Toolkit: The 13 Skills Managers Need to Succeed"
Published by: Harvard Business Publishing
Published in: 2006
Length: 22 pages
Topics: Balance sheets; Business expenses; Cash flow statements; Financial accounting; Financial literacy; Financial management; Financial planning; Financial reporting; Income statements
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Net Present Value and Internal Rate of Return: Accounting for Time
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Chapter from: "Manager's Toolkit: The 13 Skills Managers Need to Succeed"
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Chapter from: "Manager's Toolkit: The 13 Skills Managers Need to Succeed"
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Published in: 2006
Length: 8 pages
Topics: Breakeven analysis; Budgeting; Cash flow; Contribution margin; Financial analysis; Financial literacy; Financial management; Fixed costs; Operating leverage; Variable costs
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