How to Engage, Involve, and Motivate Employees: Building a Culture of Lean Leadership and Two-Way Communication

Book Details

• Publisher: CRC Press

• Author: Janis Allen

• Language: English

• ISBN: 9781498777759

• Pages: 164

• Cover: Paperback

• Edition: 1st Edition

• Release Date: 04-04-2017

• Package Dimensions: 9.9 x 6.7 x 0.7 inches

About the Book

"Engage, Involve, and Motivate: A Guide to Lean Leadership" by Janis Allen is a practical how-to guide designed to help organizations maximize the value of their Lean initiatives by focusing on the human aspect—employee engagement. With over three decades of experience in performance leadership, Allen shares valuable insights on how to improve workplace performance through an engaged and motivated workforce.

The book takes a unique perspective by looking at engagement from the employees’ viewpoint, illustrating what works and what doesn’t in motivating teams. It aligns the Lean methodology with employee engagement strategies, highlighting how leadership behavior directly impacts performance improvement. The book offers a clear roadmap for leaders to create a culture of involvement, motivation, and continuous improvement.

Key Features:

• Detailed methodology overview for engaging employees and linking it to Lean processes

• Practical tools, including a checklist for leader standard work, to track engagement behaviors

• Communication do’s and don’ts to enhance effectiveness

• Case examples and actionable tips to inspire employee participation

• Focus on the "softer" aspects of Lean to improve organizational culture and productivity

As a result, this book will be an invaluable resource for leaders and managers seeking to drive performance improvement while fostering a culture of trust, teamwork, and excellence. It’s a must-read for those looking to lead their organizations through effective change management with a focus on employee engagement.