Books by Dick Grote

Most managers hate conducting performance appraisal discussions. What's worse, few feel confident in their ability to accurately assess the performance of a subordinate. In The Performance Appraisal Question and Answer Book, expert Dick Grote answers over 100 of the most common -- and most difficult -- questions about this vitally important but often misunderstood and misused tool.

A good appraisal system can serve as an effective structure for culture change within an organization -- and it can help ease one of every manager's most dreaded duties. Now, based on 25 years of experience, Dick Grote gives readers everything they need to make the process work well.

This new edition of the bestselling Discipline Without Punishment has been updated to help a new generation of managers adopt a positive, proven method for getting problem employees back on track. Packed with real-life examples, sample dialogues, and helpful worksheets, the book remains an eye-opening and forward-looking guide to making your disciplinary system equitable and effective.