gratton launches new book, glow, and will present material at emiratisation forum in abu dhabi

Lynda Gratton, one of the world’s leading human resources strategists and bestselling author of Hot Spots, has launched her new book Glow.
 
The book is the result of years of research into what makes individuals flourish in the workplace and Gratton, Professor of Management Practice at London Business School, will discuss the new material with delegates at the Emiratisation Forum in Abu Dhabi on April 27.
 
This will be the first time she has presented material from Glow in the Gulf.
 
Professor Gratton said: “There has never been a more pressing time to understand our role in an organisation – and where we can add true value. In times of recession and job uncertainty, this value comes through individuals that are energised, innovative and cooperative.â€
 
The book – the result of five years of research – demonstrates the opportunity to change how we work for the better. For organisations, this means fostering teamwork and knowledge share; for the individual, this means broadening knowledge and skills base, and unlocking new ways of cooperating with colleagues and within their networks.
 
“Work is how we increasingly define ourselves as people: it’s what we spend the majority of our lives engaged in,†explained Gratton.
 
“Each one of us deserves to live a fulfilling work life. We can do this by Glowing: by radiating positive energy that fosters a great working experience, and that excites and ignites others through our own inspiration, and delivers superior value through our work.â€
 
Less than 20 per cent of the working population feels energised in the workplace, according to her research.
 
“Only too often, we think that to be invaluable means being first into the office and last out; working on our days off; and taking on every task asked of us. That just isn’t the case any more: thanks to technology and cheap outsourced labour (as well as young graduates taking jobs in a shrinking employment market), there is always someone who will do the task faster, quicker, and cheaper. “
 
The book is full of real-life examples and case studies, as well as checklists and action points, focused around the three principles that are needed to Glow. Particularly topical is the book’s suggestions as to how individuals can build and develop their social and business networks, in order to tap into others’ expertise and ideas.
 
Glow follows on from Hot Spots, Living Strategy and The Democratic Enterprise, which all combine academic research with a conversational tone – the result of Gratton’s career spent as a psychologist and then as one of the world’s most influential HR strategists.
 
For more information, go to www.theglowmovement.com.