Author(s): Michael Henderson; Dougal Thompson; Shar Henderson

Business

Over the years we've seen too many well-intentioned leaders and managers attempt and fail to implement values into their workplace.

Don't repeat their mistakes. Understand values and their impact on people, performance and profit, because - make no mistake - identifying company values can make a positive difference to your business performance. Values at Work (2003) showed how to develop a values-based organisation. With another three years' experience consulting with leading corporate clients, Michael Henderson, Dougal Thompson and Shar Henderson now take you to the next level, offering managers and organisations a practical programme to implement values-based leadership in three significant ways:

Support your organisation to become a leader in its chosen market.
Link company culture to the business strategy more effectively.
Understand and be aware of the values framework underlining and guiding specific leadership styles.

values@work's clients include Vodafone New Zealand, Yellow Pages, ACC, the Department of Conservation, Christchurch City Council, Lion Nathan, Air Nelson, Postie +, Tip Top and Shell Oil.



âÃÂàValues at Work methods allow even the most sceptical of managers to understand the space they are in and think about where they can move to. âÃÂÃÂ
-- Linda Peters, Leading business strategist
âÃÂàTheir work led to open constructive dialogue that has created stronger, healthier teams. âÃÂÃÂ
-- Greg Rummertrum, Marketing manager, Yellow Pages


First published January 2006.