Working Like a Dog An Amusing Handbook for Managers Who Relate to Dogs

Are you a German shepherd or a Jack Russell terrier? The answer may reveal more than you think, according to Patricia Jullian's fascinating guide to management, "Working Like a Dog." By comparing different employee personalities to dog breeds, readers will discover a surprising amount of information both about themselves and their coworkers. Jullian's funny yet informative look at workplace temperaments is a refreshing take on the ordinary management handbook. Recognizing that humor is sometimes the best way to defuse a situation, "Working Like a Dog" equips audiences with the tools needed to handle employees in a efficient yet light manner. It is important to gain insight into one's employees in order to better motivate them. This how-to guide will help teach readers to better understand, analyze, and get along with both employees and coworkers in a fun and amusing way. By identifying these unique employee personality traits, employers can begin assigning them to tasks and appropriately grouping them in teams in ways that help the organization run smoothly and efficiently. Through witty comparisons, Jullian is able to identify and work with a variety of personality traits. Jack Russell terriers, for example, will probably peruse "Working Like a Dog" while eating lunch and listening to the radio, while German shepherds will likely give the book their full attention by highlighting various passages to which they can later refer."Working Like a Dog" is an insightful look into workplace personalities that will provide helpful hints to employees and managers alike.