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Primal Management

Primal Management will be published by the American Management Association (AMACOM Books) in May, 2009.

THE HORSEPOWER SURVEY

 

The Horsepower SurveyTM 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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Every company, profit or nonprofit, public or private, could benefit from monitoring and tuning their motivational engines.  If you'd like to get your engine humming, here are some resources that will help:

  • THE HORSEPOWER SURVEYTM:  The Horsepower SurveyTM 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?
  • TEST DRIVE THE HORSEPOWER SURVEY:  You can test-drive The Horsepower SurveyTM by clicking here.  Also check out the survey's awesome data-reporting website by clicking here (username: guest,  password: guest).
  • HORSEPOWER SURVEY BROCHURE: You can download the Horsepower SurveyTM brochure by clicking here.
  • SURVEY "USER GUIDE":  You can think of Primal Management as the User Guide for The Horsepower SurveyTM.  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).


If you'd like to set up a consultation, please visit www.horsepowersurvey.com and leave your contact information.