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Email and paperwork have invaded homes. Most people know how to work on Sunday evening. But no one yet knows how to go to the cinema on Monday afternoon. A new way to work is needed. Since "Maverick!" was published, the growth and success of Semco have been it's now five times bigger than it was four years ago. It has embraced the internet world, expanded in services, and employs 2,300 people, compared to 350 when "Maverick!" was written. A new way of working has emerged at Semco of which the tell-tale signs hammocks where people rest during the day, Retire-a-Little Plans, the end of the head office, the abolition of control and boarding school mentality. The inordinate success for 20 years, practically non-existent staff turnover, and an organization that covers an enormous range of business activity, from machinery to environmental consulting, and from real estate advisory services to new business start-ups, smoothly and coherently. It's time for a new way to work to be created, and Semco is leading the way. "The Seven Day Weekend" tells the fascinating and unlikely story of how this can be achieved.

Please Note That The Following Individual Books As Per Original UK ISBN and UK EDITION Cover Image In this Listing shall be Maverick!, Counseling Skills For Managers, Data Means Business 3 Books Collection Maverick!: This is the international bestseller that tells how Semler tore up the rule books - and defied inflation running at up to 900 per cent per year! Workers make decisions previously made by their bosses. Managerial staff set their own salaries and bonuses. Everyone has access to the company books. No formality - a minimum of meetings, memos and approvals. Internal walls are torn down. Shopfloor workers set their own productivity targets and schedules. Result - Semco is one of Latin America's fastest-growing companies. Counseling Skills For Step into the future of leadership with "Counseling Skills for Managers," a dynamic book designed to help managers achieve new levels of productivity and interpersonal understanding. In today's complex corporate environment, understanding the skill of advising is not only advantageous but also necessary. This comprehensive book begins with the fundamental principles of counseling and goes to strategic applications in corporate settings, allowing you to improve communication, settle problems. Data Means Using data to guide decision making builds stronger, more adaptable organisations that can thrive in a rapidly changing world.Embedding a pragmatic, data-guided culture in any organisation can be a challenge. This comprehensive guide for leaders sets out a proven framework for developing the mindset and strategies required to generate value from data and to scale quickly. Jargon-free and packed with practical advice, Data Means Business can help you activate your data to generate growth. 9780712678865/9789359770055/9781781335215