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How Managers Make Things Happen
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How do successful managers cut through red tape, people problems, and inertia in day-to-day work to make things happen? In this dramatic, inspiring audio presentation listeners discover powerful, proven methods to identify new professional opportunities and envision new managerial goals where others see none. Learn how to organize and motivate employees to work to the fulfillment of organizational goals. Overcome employee procrastination, poor organization, and over-attention to detail as well as how to inspire under-performing workers. Delegate authority without losing control and sharpen decision-making skills with a 4-step action program for making the right moves at the right time.
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