Please don't just do what I told you! (book review)

Author: Bob Nelson [2001]

ISBN 0-7868-6729-9

Booking price: $24.95

Management training and consulting

Dr. Bob Nelson is Nelson Motivation, Inc. The president, the company is a management training and consulting firm. He has authored numerous books on management and business skills, including the best-selling 1001 series [1001 ways to reward employees, 1001 ways to motivate employees, and 1001 active ways to work].

Solve the work that needs to be done at work

Bob Nelson describes in five parts what steps employees can take to solve the work that needs to be done at work. He covers, thinks about how to improve, turns requirements into opportunities, develops choices and action plans, doesn't play games at work [page 3]; excessive fear, frustration and failure [page 4]; unlock your potential [5th] Page] and so on.

Not just getting enough profit

Bob Nielsen uses simple language and common sense in his purposeful style. He pointed out that employees should "always do what they need most, not wait to be asked." Direct advice is most effective.

Mr. Nelson provided practical ideas and corresponding benefits. He explained, "Whenever possible... accepting work, volunteering to help others, and asking for a project or team to solve pressing problems... this will show that you are capable and eager to accept the challenge. People... Your value to the organization will rise..."

Bob shared his personal experience and reinforced his ideas with practical examples. When discussing a termination of an employee at a management meeting, he asked: "If he did not improve, has the person ever been told that he might lose his job?" His question avoided litigation and pointed out the need for clear expectations.

The succinct language avoids ambiguity. Nielsen, relay, "Get started, do your job." In addition: "Every problem has a positive side and provides a chance to shine... Become an actor... Take the initiative ""

Bob's clear direction points to common pitfalls in employee mindsets. His slightly confrontational tone may cause positive changes for readers. He claims, "To yourself, to your actions, yes, to your transaction. Let yourself be responsible for your own standards - make it a higher standard..."

Increase value and promotion potential

Bob Nelson shares insights to help employees improve their work value and advancement potential.

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