Manage to Engage

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The CEO of a respected global consultancy shares her insights on achieving a leadership license to operate and creating people-centric businesses. This guide offers a practical, proven approach for leaders to build stronger organizational ecosystems that drive exceptional results and long-term success. It includes innovative tools and exercises applicable in any management setting, whether in-person or virtual, aimed at fostering a movement of energized and engaged employees. With 35 years of experience advising major companies, the author emphasizes that the key to performance improvement—operational, financial, cultural, or customer-driven—is a fully engaged workforce. She advocates for prioritizing engagement in leadership and organizational practices. This resource helps you integrate engagement into your daily role by encouraging you to connect with people and build strong relationships through simple yet effective concepts like the “HeadsUP High 5.” Additionally, it promotes active management and behavior models to inspire teams to aim for 'best possible' outcomes rather than merely 'best practice.' The book introduces the “1.5.30 Connect” performance improvement framework to facilitate meaningful change and suggests adapting to the evolving post-COVID work landscape, where remote work makes connectivity and engagement even more critical. This essential read is for anyone looking to enhance workplace relationships and