- Paperback: 160 pages
- Publisher: Berrett-Koehler (1 April 2004)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1576752852
- ISBN-13: 978-1576752852
- Product Dimensions: 21.8 x 14.1 x 1.1 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,709,994 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The Peon Book is a funny, informative look at management from the viewpoint of those being managed, the Peons.
The author – a self-proclaimed Chief Executive Peon – gives managers simple strategies for improving motivation, productivity and job satisfaction for employees.
The Peon Book is written in a common sense, easy-to-read tone that is both witty and wise. Every boss can benefit, and every employee can empathise with the words in The Peon Book.
About the Author
David Haynes is the publisher and one of the writers for “TheArizona,” a satirical email column. He has a bachelor’s degree in marketing and is currently working to complete his MBA.
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.....weak constitutions should sit this one out. The view of the world through the eyes of a peon is not always a clear or peaceful one, but it is the key to your success as a manager. Read the first page
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.....weak constitutions should sit this one out. The view of the world through the eyes of a peon is not always a clear or peaceful one, but it is the key to your success as a manager. Read the first page
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This review is from: The Peon Book - How to Manage Us (Paperback)
Corporate culture clearly divides the workforce into the haves and have-nots. Managers, the haves, set the rules and rule over the have-nots or peons. A few hundred years ago, peons tilled land they did not own, and got paid with enough of the crop they raised to feed themselves. Since even today peons are the ones who actually do all the work, a manager's success depends on the peons' support. What's the best way to enlist the support of the peons who work for you? Ask a peon! That's the straightforward premise of this book, which delivers what it promises. Author Dave Haynes offers advice to management straight from those uniform Dilbertesque cubicles - and management should listen. To motivate workers, demonstrate integrity, avoid being two-faced and treat your peons as equals. Even better, roll up your sleeves occasionally and work alongside them. They'll love you for it. We highly recommend this book to managers at all levels. What it lacks in trendy consultant-speak and analysis, it more than makes up for in blue-collar denim truth.
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What every manager should read (but probably won't),
By Michael R. Brown - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Peon Book - How to Manage Us (Paperback)
I stumbled upon this book and was intrigued by the cover. Read over the back cover and flipped thru it. Looked interesting and wasn't very expensive, so I picked it up.Its a great book that every manager (or would be manager) needs to read. As the author notes, most of the management books on how to manage workers are written by people who seemed to have forgotten (if they ever were) how it was to BE a worker. There is nothing really earth shattering in this book. I've seen the same topics in other sources, but he adds to it the attitude and mindset of those who are managed. Any anyway, if managers *really* followed the similiar advice in other management books, this one wouldn't been needed. 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
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Common sense prevails!!,
By "jblackw" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Peon Book - How to Manage Us (Paperback)
Dave Haynes has given every manager a valuable tool -- a peek inside the mind of every entry level employee! Oh sure we were all peons once, weren't we? But how we forget what it was like to be stuck in a dead-end, go nowhere job, eh? Yes, much of what's in here is really just common sense, but we all need to be reminded that it's the little things that we can do to find an keep the best peons out there! This book is entertaining, non-threatening, and not preachy -- and it's chock full of valuable, practical advice!! A feat not to be taken lightly. I highly recommend this for every manager out there, regardless of how many people you are in charge of and regardless of what kind of business you are in!! 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
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Great gift for your managers!,
By Janna Bishop - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Peon Book - How to Manage Us (Paperback)
I picked up this book when I got a management position at my firm, and was looking for a little guidance on how to be a good manager. The cover and title looked interesting, so I thought I'd give it a try. I really think that it was useful to me in understanding just how my subordinates would view me and what I could do to inspire a good work ethic. I've put some of the suggestions to work, and so far I haven't had any complaints!As a matter of fact, I liked what the book had to say so much that I bought a few copies and sent them to my ex-managers- they really could have used this advice to improve their managerial style! What I learned from this book has contributed to my success as a manager, and I highly recommend it. |
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