The Game of Work

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What we've discovered is that human nature doesn't change and our proven methods are not trendy, or the latest management consulting style, or the latest best seller by the newest management guru. The Game of Work is not a silver bullet or a magic potion that can be swallowed or experienced in one evangelical weekend. The Game of Work requires a leader's dedication to his or her team members and a willingness to change behavior to produce better results.

Zig Ziglar said, "You can get anything you want if you help enough people get what they want." That is the bargain of life. The methodology and thought technology captured in the Game of Work gives each leader the keys to unlocking that unlimited human potential.

From baby boomers to Generation X to the Digital Generation of the twenty-first century, it is more important to find the similarities in people's job expectations and experiences than to focus on the differences.

The five principles of the Motivation of Recreation are:

Clearly defined goals

Better scorekeeping and scorecards

More frequent feedback

A higher degree of personal choice of methods

Consistent coaching