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Neanderthals at Work
Have you ever wondered why the thinking around your office seems so rigid?
Why is conflict so easy and cooperation so difficult?
Why do the people you work with seem like a bunch of cave dwellers with tiny brains and uncivilized approaches to the job?
Who are these primitive blockheads who never seem to do things in ways that make sense to a reasonable, intelligent person? Who are they? They are Neanderthals at work--and they drive you crazy, don't they?
The funny thing is, who the Neanderthals are depends on who you are. In every company there are three kinds of people. Each thinks the others are the ones who cause all the problems.
REBELS--who are creative and good when there is a crisis, but they don't like to be told what to do. Their desire to do things their own way often makes them look like they have a bad attitude.
BELIEVERS--who think if you work hard and play by the rules you will get ahead. In most companies they feel frustrated and undervalued.
COMPETITORS--who understand the system and use it to accomplish their goals. They are the ones who usually get ahead, though they sometimes lose the respect of their coworkers.
In the seminar you will take the NEANDERTHAL QUIZ and find out which one of these groups you fit into. You'll learn about yourself--your strengths and talents and some of the mistakes you are likely to make. You'll also get some insight into the primitive minds of the other Neanderthals in your office.
Beyond that you'll learn some of the things that no one ever tells you about corporate culture. Forget the motivational talks and corporate logo ties, this seminar will help you discover the myths, rituals and unwritten rules that determine how things are really done in your company.
You'll hear about the Cult of Cool, the Myth of Motivation, the Management Mystique, and why some companies still practice Human Sacrifice.
Most of all the seminar will show you that you can make a difference and get what you want. After you attend this seminar, work will never be the same again.
The seminar is based on the best-selling book NEANDERTHALS AT WORK--HOW PEOPLE AND POLITICS CAN DRIVE YOU CRAZY...AND WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT THEM, by Albert J. Bernstein and Sydney Craft Rozen.
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