I got the workplace 'blues'

Although you may never have thought about applying different genres of music to workplace issues, in this article Peter Cook discusses how organisations can achieve motivation and productivity the 'rock'n'roll' way.

'I was looking for a job, then I found one. Heaven knows I’m miserable now'. How often have you heard these words for real in the workplace? Poor morale and motivation account for massive waste in effort, costs and profits in even the most successful organisations.

So what can Morrissey, Minztberg, Meatloaf, Maslow, Motorhead, Madonna et al teach us about how to create a work climate and culture that rocks? In the book 'Sex, Leadership and Rock'n'Roll', I explore classic ideas about motivation through a rich mix of great academic thinking, 'tamed' with the pithy wisdom of rock and pop culture. Let's start with a look at the 'blues'.

Can't buy me love?