The Sid Story

Key Features

20 minute VHS or DVD video

The training package includes a Discussion Leader's Guide and a "Motivation in the Workplace" How2 Book.

Starring Dennis Franz. A hard-nosed production supervisor learns the value of positive reinforcement techniques.

Skeptical workers with "who cares?" attitudes can be motivated. Teach your managers how!

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As a manager, are you concentrating on the negative aspects of your employees' performances? After watching this video, you'll discover that even difficult employees perform better with frequent positive feedback and occasional constructive criticism.

Actor Dennis Franz gives a star performance as grumpy manager who loves to punish employees but finds out positive feedback works much better.

Synopsis

Sid's night shift has the lowest efficiency and the highest rate of turnover and absenteeism in the company-obviously caused by his negative feedback and punishment techniques. Steve, a business consultant, is hired to give Sid some helpful advice on how to manage people successfully and eventually convinces Sid to begin practicing positive reinforcement. Soon, Sid's night shift becomes the most productive in the company!

Training Points:

• How to establish a positive, predictable working environment
• How to measure performance and give encouraging feedback
• How to provide "planned spontaneous recognition"

Languages Available:

• English
• Portuguese
• Spanish

The multilingual DVD includes all 3 languages on one DVD. 

 

Click here to view the The Sid Story Leaders Guide.