David Maister's Business Masterclass
David Maister's Business Masterclass
Preeminent business author and global consultant David Maister presents this enhanced podcast series exploring the themes found in his new book Strategy and the Fat Smoker. Each episode is accompanied by a supplementary pdf discussing the related chapter from David's new book.
This episode debunks the commonly-held myth that formal performance evaluation systems and compensation schemes are the ke... more
Groups function best when the group itself defines the rights and obligations that group members have to each other. This ... more
This episode moves beyond the topic of managing individuals and examines the challenge of managing groups of professionals... more
In every professional environment there are people whose individual contribution is high, but who disrupt the performance ... more
This episode stresses the key role of managers in helping to raise performance, not just monitor it. It examines the wide ... more
Using a model commonly applied in business discussions, this episode explains how you can get a head start in trying to un... more
Inviting listeners to reflect on what motivates them, this episode explores the factors that cause professionals in all wa... more
Based on statistical research in 13 countries, as well as in-depth case studies, David reports on the precise characterist... more
We continue examining the special attitudes and skills of a manager by looking at what makes the manager role different fr... more
This episode is the first in a sequence that examines the essential characteristics of an effective manager. Here we explo... more
