Lean and Meaningful: A New Culture for Corporate America Roger Herman and Joyce Gioia Oakhill Press, Greensboro, NC (1998) Based on a study of 200+ companies, the authors identify ten elements that set them apart and make them desirable places to work. Book Review © Dr. Terry J. van der Werff, CMC

While studying over 200 progressive companies, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations, consultants Herman and Gioia found ten key elements which made employment with them meaningful:

 

	Collaboration
	Balancing work and personal life
	Family centeredness
	Care of the individual
	Flexible workplace
	Personal and professional growth
	Social responsibility
	Educating tomorrow's workers
	Spirituality
	Meaningful rewards

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