Accountability Leadership: How to Strengthen Productivity Through Sound Managerial Leadership

by Gerald Kraines

Book Overview

Kraines presents a radical and revisionist point of view in support of hierarchy and accountability as tools to boost organizational productivity--a persuasive cry for back-to-basics management from... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1564145514
• ISBN13: 9781564145512
• Release Date: January 2001
• Publisher: Career Press
• Length: 221 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.3" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Breaking New Ground

This is a book that breaks new ground, a book that Business America would do well to heed.

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This fine, controversial book has been reprinted due to popular demand, and is solely available through The Levinson Institute, at levinson@levinsoninst.com

Accountability Leadership

Dr. Gerry Kraines of the Levinson Institute has captured in this book the concepts and examples that make his courses so useful for those faced with the challenge of leadership in today's corporations. Derived from the research and teachings of Eliot Jaques, Kraines' models of accoutability in a hierarchical management system are a compelling framework for understanding how to engage and align employees in order to drive superior performance and results. Filled with anecdotes and stories, the book provides the reader with key insights into successful development of individuals within a talent pool, and accountability within cross-functional performance improvement initiatives. Anyone who has a leadership responsibility within a corporation should read this, and if intrigued to learn more, attend one of the offerings of the Levinson Institute.