Powerful

Contributor(s):

McCord, Patty [Author]

Material type: Text

TextLanguage: English Publication details: Silicon Guild, 2017ISBN:

9781939714091

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Contents:

Introduction. A new way of working : foster freedom and responsibility The greatest motivation is contributing to success : treat people like adults-- Every single employee should understand the business : communicate constantly about the challenge-- Humans hate being lied to and being spun : practice radical honesty-- Debate vigorously : cultivate strong opinions and argue about them only on the facts-- Build the company now that you want to be then : relentlessly focus on the future-- Someone really smart in every job : have the right person in every single position-- Pay people what they're worth to you : compensation is a judgment call-- The art of good good-byes : make needed changes fast, and be a great place to be from--

Summary: 'When it comes to recruiting, motivating, and creating great teams, Patty McCord says most companies have it all wrong. McCord helped create the unique and high-performing culture at Netflix, where she was chief talent officer. In her new book, Powerful: Building a Culture of Freedom and Responsibility, she shares what she learned there and elsewhere in Silicon Valley. McCord advocates practicing radical honesty in the workplace, saying good-bye to employees who don't fit the company's emerging needs, and motivating with challenging work, not promises, perks, and bonus plans. She argues that the old standbys of corporate HR--annual performance reviews, retention plans, employee empowerment and engagement programs--often end up being a colossal waste of time and resources. Her road-tested advice, offered with humor and irreverence, provides readers a different path for creating a culture of high performance and profitability. Powerful will change how you think about work and the way a business should be run'--Dust jacket flap. ; When it comes to recruiting, motivating, and creating great teams, McCord says most companies have it all wrong. She helped create the high-performing culture at Netflix, and now she shares what she learned. McCord advocates practicing radical honesty in the workplace, saying good-bye to employees who don't fit the company's emerging needs, and motivating with challenging work, not promises, perks, and bonus plans.

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'When it comes to recruiting, motivating, and creating great teams, Patty McCord says most companies have it all wrong. McCord helped create the unique and high-performing culture at Netflix, where she was chief talent officer. In her new book, Powerful: Building a Culture of Freedom and Responsibility, she shares what she learned there and elsewhere in Silicon Valley. McCord advocates practicing radical honesty in the workplace, saying good-bye to employees who don't fit the company's emerging needs, and motivating with challenging work, not promises, perks, and bonus plans. She argues that the old standbys of corporate HR--annual performance reviews, retention plans, employee empowerment and engagement programs--often end up being a colossal waste of time and resources. Her road-tested advice, offered with humor and irreverence, provides readers a different path for creating a culture of high performance and profitability. Powerful will change how you think about work and the way a business should be run'--Dust jacket flap. ; When it comes to recruiting, motivating, and creating great teams, McCord says most companies have it all wrong. She helped create the high-performing culture at Netflix, and now she shares what she learned. McCord advocates practicing radical honesty in the workplace, saying good-bye to employees who don't fit the company's emerging needs, and motivating with challenging work, not promises, perks, and bonus plans.