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Advice for getting the best out of your employees: ignore the problems

Paul J. Davis (Business School, Kazakh British Technical University, Almaty, Kazakhstan)

Human Resource Management International Digest

ISSN: 0967-0734

Article publication date: 5 June 2018

Issue publication date: 24 July 2018

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Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to provide HR practitioners with a model to engage employees in organizational improvement initiatives, which is positive, creative, and inclusive.

Design/methodology/approach

The design for this paper is based upon the author’s experience and reading, and the approach is to provide and explain a model with practical examples.

Findings

The author found that the appreciative inquiry method has wide applications with regard to improving organizations of all sizes and industries.

Originality/value

The findings of this paper are valuable to HR, organizational development, change managers, practitioners, and consultants. The model is easy to apply and inexpensive.

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Citation

Davis, P.J. (2018), "Advice for getting the best out of your employees: ignore the problems", Human Resource Management International Digest, Vol. 26 No. 5, pp. 1-4. https://doi.org/10.1108/HRMID-04-2018-0071

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Emerald Publishing Limited

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