Workplace Psychology

Gamer and commentator Jamie Madigan's fresh and pertinent new book shows how business leaders can promote a culture of productivity and innovation using gaming techniques and psychology. Just as games teach players to navigate a virtual "world", bosses teach employees to navigate the workplace by solving problems, cooperating with colleagues, and setting long-term goals. The application of video games has the potential to eliminate dreary offices in favor of more stimulating - and ultimately, more profitable - work environments. Look no further to level up your team!

In lively prose that is as engaging as it is illuminating, Dattner tells a host of true stories of those he has worked with - from the woman who was so scapegoated by her colleagues that she decided to quit, to the clueless boss who was too quick to blame his staff. He shares a wealth of insight from the study of human evolution and psychology to reveal the underlying reasons why people are so prone to blaming and credit-grabbing; it's not only human nature, it's found throughout the animal kingdom.

With the exception of sleep, humans spend more of their lifetimes on work than any other activity. It is central to our economy, our society, and the family. It underpins our finances and our sense of meaning in life. Given the overriding importance of work, we need to recognize a profound transformation in the nature of work that is significantly altering lives: the incoming tidal wave of shadow work. Shadow work includes all the unpaid tasks we do on behalf of businesses and organizations.

Persuasion is an essential tool for professional success. Influence and persuasion are not only for the leaders, they're essential skills that we all must strengthen on the path to career success. Persuasion and influence are your stepping stones toward success, whether at the workplace or in our personal lives. To be a leader, the ability to be persuasive is even more important in the business world. Persuasion is not just for salespeople and their prospects.

In this collection of stories, Gabriella Braun shares insights from over twenty years of taking psychoanalysis out of the therapy room and into the sta­ff room. She shows us why a board loses the plot, nearly causes their company to collapse, and how they come through. We see the connection between a headteacher's professional and personal loss. We understand seemingly unfathomable behaviour—why a man lets his organisation push him around, a lawyer becomes paranoid, a team repeatedly creates scapegoats, and founders of a literary agency feud.

Once upon a time, people wrote fables featuring untrustworthy ravens, wicked wolves, insincere monkeys, and power-hungry lions. Told repeatedly through generations and spread throughout the world, classic stories abound in which noble heroes and heroines matched wits with these typically treacherous beasts. But what's that you say? You feel as though you're surrounded by just these sorts of characters at work? Well, you're not alone.

The definition of work gamification: “The systematic facilitation of helping team members combine measurement, motivational psychology, and basic fun in existing or improved work processes or activities, with the objective of fostering desired behaviors and results." Game On shares research, case studies and step-by-step processes that will take you on a fun journey of culture evolution success while impacting your teams’ innovation and lives. And with pandemic-ready strategies, you can easily start getting results immediately.

"Positive Culture: The Secret Ingredient to Organizational Success" by Raul Dominguez is a game-changer for anyone looking to create a workplace culture that drives success. As a Master in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Dominguez is the ultimate guide in understanding how positivity can help organizations thrive in today's competitive marketplace. His book is a true masterpiece that is both engaging and motivational. Dominguez's passion for creating a positive culture is contagious. He offers readers a wealth of knowledge on how to cultivate a culture of positivity that not only ...

Unlock your professional potential and accelerate your career growth with the ancient wisdom of the Enneagram. In "The Enneagram Edge," renowned expert Kim Pryor-Jones reveals how understanding your Enneagram type can transform your professional life and give you a competitive advantage in today's rapidly evolving workplace. Drawing from decades of experience in personal development and organizational psychology, she offers a comprehensive guide to leveraging your innate strengths and overcoming challenges in your career journey. This practical guide shows you how to: • Identify your ...

Wish there were more hours in the day to get things done? Want to be more productive and efficient? This audiobook may not do the impossible of adding more actual hours to the day, but it will get you thinking about ways that you can make small changes in your time management and organizational system to see big changes in your productivity/efficiency.

Im März 2020 änderte sich alles. Homeoffice war plötzlich die neue Norm. Alle mussten sich digitalisieren und transformieren – ob sie wollten oder nicht. Die Arbeit drängte weiter ins restliche Leben, zur Erwerbsarbeit kam noch mehr Carearbeit. Die Schere zwischen systemrelevanten Berufen und Bürojobs ging weiter auf. Covid hat uns gezeigt, was in der Arbeitswelt nicht mehr funktioniert. Und da ist nicht nur die Pandemie. Überschwemmungen, Waldbrände, Inflation, Krieg – unsere Welt steht in Flammen, im wahrsten Sinne des Wortes.

Paying attention to workplace mental health has never been more important. With one in four people experiencing poor mental health right now, we need to start talking about it. Penguin Business Expert James Routledge has worked with CEOs, HR directors, managers and people at all levels on successful mental-health strategies. In this audiobook, he shares his stories, learnings and guidance.

Die Nachricht ist auf dem ersten Blick recht einfach, Bestechung und Korruption sind verboten. Allerdings reicht das reine Erklären dieser Vorgaben oft nicht aus, da trotz besseren Wissens auch „gute Mitarbeiter schlechte Taten“ vollbringen können. Mitarbeiter sind in ihren Unternehmen diversen psychologischen Effekten ausgesetzt. Das Buch präsentiert die diversen psychologischen Bias und wie das Unternehmen diese minimieren und / oder seine Mitarbeiter bestmöglich vorbereiten kann.

Listening deeply is the foundation of all effective organizational management, research, and consulting. This audioook explores the many aspects of attentive listening through storytelling and includes examples of organizational case studies. This new edition of Listening Deeply updates historical context, theory, method, and organizational stories. His lessons are useful to the manager in any kind of organization, as well as practitioners of psychology, sociology, business management, medicine, and education.

Behavior change is hard, but O’Mara shows that by adopting strategies that are well-founded in the science of brain and behavior, individuals and organizations can adapt to the demands of the modern world.

"Strategies for Employee Motivation" is an invaluable guide for leaders seeking to create motivating work environments. Dominguez's expertise in organizational psychology shines through as he combines theory and practical strategies with clarity and depth. From building a culture of motivation to effective communication and leadership, this book equips readers with actionable techniques for driving success. Engaging writing and real-life examples make it a must-read for leaders at all levels.

This book by author and speaker Sumi Mukherjee presents a captivating true story with key information, salient advice, and guidance on what workplace bullying is, how it can impact both employees and employers, how it happens, what to do about it, and how to prevent it. It is critical for employees to understand what kinds of options they have in dealing with workplace bullying and harassment.

Post-pandemic, many organizations are now experiencing zombification of their workforce, with some companies at risk of becoming infested. A zombie-infested company is dry with motivation, creativity, and innovation. Welcome to salvation! This audiobook aims to show you how to bring life back into the "Working Dead". You will learn an infectious formula that will transform even the most obstinate zombie horde into a committed team of everyday heroes. It's a unique transformational formula, enabling you to wake the working dead with a clear headshot of inspirational leadership.

Auf dem Markt agieren nicht nur rationale und wirtschaftliche Kräfte, sondern auch emotionale und menschliche. Die Unternehmen fokussieren sich immer mehr auf den Faktor Mensch mit seinen individuellen Entscheidungen und Verhaltensweisen. Um diese psychologischen Erkenntnisse zu gewinnen, gibt es die Wirtschaftspsychologie. Sie wollen mehr über dieses Gebiet erfahren und den Tricks der Wirtschaft entkommen? Dann ist dieses Buch genau das Richtige für Sie! Ich möchte Sie auf eine kleine Reise rundum den Bereich der Wirtschaftspsychologie mitnehmen und Ihnen die Eigenheiten präsentieren.

The modern working world is a dangerous place, where game-playing, duplicity and sheer malevolence are rife. Do talent and hard work count for nothing? Is politics everything? In this fascinating exposé, Oliver James reveals the murky underside of modern office life. With cutting-edge research and eye-opening interviews, he highlights the nasty practices that propel people to the top and shows how industries and cultures are fostering this behaviour.