Primal Management

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Primal Management

Review in the Journal of Personnel Psychology:  

"The book is clearly written, strongly and convincingly argued, insightful, provocative, stimulating, and interesting to read."

Paul's Manifesto

RevolutionI hope to ignite a revolution in management thinking with  Primal Management. I basically want to prove to the business community, once and for all, that it is far more efficient to manage with the carrot than with the stick.

My book gives employee-focused managers the intellectual firepower they will need to defend themselves from the forces of bureaucratic, impersonal, hyperrational management. 

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THE HORSEPOWER SYSTEM

 

The Horsepower SystemTM is a simple, monthly, online survey that puts employee motivation front-and-center on the management dashboard, precisely where it belongs.  If you can get motivational horsepower to go up, lots of good things go up with it!

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Paul's Blog

Relationships Matter

Management theorist like Fredrick Taylor and Alfred Sloan promoted a cool, rational approach to management that has held sway for over 100 years.  Taylor, the father of scientific management, was a mechanical engineer by training who sought to create efficient, machine-like workplaces.  Alfred Sloan, another engineer-turned-theorist, wrote, “loneliness, distance and formality” are the CEO’s duty and in business you need to be “rational, not personal.” 

I suggest a different approach—when working human beings, you need to be rational and personal because purely-rational workplaces disrespect human nature and throw sand into the motivational engine. This article explores the advantages of a more natural, relationship-based approach to management.
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The Horsepower SYSTEMTM is a fabulous online management and leadership tool.  Every company should monitor the horsepower of its motivational engine, and someday investors will require it.  After all, who wants to invest in a company with a sputtering engine?  Here are some resources to help you understand the power of this next-generation employee engagement tool.

  • HORSEPOWER SYSTEM CASE STUDIES:  Click Here to download case studies.
  • DOWNLOAD HORSEPOWER SYSTEM WEBINAR:  Click Here to download a webinar describing The Horsepower SystemTM.
  • HORSEPOWER SYSTEM DEMO:  You can test-drive The Horsepower SYSTEMTM by clicking here. Both the username and password are "guest."  
  • HORSEPOWER SYSTEM BROCHURE: You can download the Horsepower SystemTM brochure by clicking here.
  • PAUL HERR'S BOOK, PRIMAL MANAGEMENT:   You can think of Paul Herr's book, "Primal Management," as the user guide for The Horsepower SystemTM.  You can buy Primal Management for your managers and employees at discounted rates on Amazon.com.
  • NARRATED TUTORIAL DESCRIBING THE HORSEPOWER SURVEYTM: To listen to a narrated tutorial describing The Horsepower Survey, please click on the start button at the center of the flash player below. Note: Please turn on your computer's speakers so you can listen to the narration.
  • EXECUTIVE COACHING:  It’s not easy to move the needle on the Horsepower SurveyTM.  It takes dedication, commitment, and a willingness to and go beyond the call of duty for ones employees.   Call 608-833-9446 to set up a personal or group coaching program (by phone or in person).


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