The Closed Door Policy: Vitalizing People Management for the Twenty-first Century Core4 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781535163736)

Every day, technology is changing the way we do business. People, however, have their needs which, if recognized, can assist the organization in achieving best results. A manager may be on the cutting edge of technology, but he or she does well to have a positive way of communicating with his/her team members. Chester A. Raber, PhD, knows how difficult management can be, but he's been able to simplify the process through the unique Core4 participative people-management system.

Core4 emphasizes manager/employee interactions that occur regularly without there being a problem that needs to be addressed. Instead of employees popping into the manager's office when they encounter a challenge, employees have scheduled, one-on-one "face time" with the manager every month. Instead of having to constantly solve employees' problems (which can be a condescending and frustrating experience for both parties), managers get to know his/her team better and move interactions from being problem focused to person and goal focused.

Businesses and nonprofits made up of just a few to thousands of employees, can benefit from Core4. If your organization is not realizing its best intentions, discover how Core4 can improve the results and joy for everyone.