Ten Steps to Empowerment [Paperback]

Diane Tracy (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 28, 1992

In order to get power you have to give it away--one of the great yet seldom reconized paradoxes of the business world. As Diane Tracy demonstrates in her new book, when managers empower their employees, they gain real power for themselves. Through her Ten Principles for Empowering People, she shows:

• Why a clear definition of responsibility is the foundation of power

• How knowledge and information are critical to a person's power

• How people are empowered when they receive honest feedback on a consistent basis

• The paradoxical effect of giving workers permission to fail--and thereby sufficienct latitude to succeed

• Why respect for the individuals is the key to releasing one's personal power

Particularly in turbulent times, empowerment is the key to maximizing productivity, maintaining employee morale, and meeting the long-term objectives of the company. Empowerment is the only way to create a win-win situation for the employee and the manager, the company and the customer.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"... keen insights into the sometimes harsh, everyday practicalities of workplace survival indicates she knows the realities of corporate America." -- -- Chicago Tribune

Product Details

• Paperback: 168 pages
• Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks (February 28, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 068811279X
• ISBN-13: 978-0688112790
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #624,894 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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43 of 47 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fundamental blocking and tackling for managers, November 24, 1999

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Joseph A. Polichino (Houston, Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ten Steps to Empowerment (Paperback)

A clear and concise reading for managers who are searching for the basics on releasing the individual and collective performance potential of employees. Fundamentals on delegation, job descriptions, scope of responsibility and authority, performance reviews, and giving directions, plus many others are described in an easy to understand format. Each chapter is direct and to the point. It is a book that can be read quickly and easily yet the content is so well presented and on target that it is useful as a desk reference. It is assigned reading and study in our manager development program.

25 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 10 Steps to Empowerment : A Common-Sense Guide to Managing P, May 12, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Ten Steps to Empowerment (Paperback)

This book is concise and to the point. You should be able to absorb all the information in one informative weekend that will open your eyes to positive ways to manage the people in your professional life. Each section is direct and packed with relevant and practical knowledge every manager, experienced or novice should read for review or to commit to memory before heading back to the office. No fluff or difficult to interpret flow charts and graphs. All solid realistic information that makes this a must read.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 10 Steps to Empowerment : A Common-Sense Guide to Managing P, May 12, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Ten Steps to Empowerment (Paperback)

This book is concise and to the point. You should be able to absorb all the information in one informative weekend that will open your eyes to positive ways to manage the people in your professional life. Each section is direct and packed with relevant and practical knowledge every manager, experienced or novice should read for review or to commit to memory before heading back to the office. No fluff or difficult to interpret flow charts and graphs. All solid realistic information that makes this a must read.