Liu Bei has a unique talent in personnel management: How to recruit elite soldiers and strong generals / Management principles from the Four Great Classical Novels

Author: Wang Shaonong
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Publish Date: 2006-03-01
Features: This series of books collects and summarizes successful examples of representative characters such as Wang Xifeng, Tang Sanzang, Liu Bei, and Song Jiang from China's four great classical novels—Dream of the Red Chamber, Journey to the West, Romance of the Three Kingdoms, and Water Margin—in terms of handling affairs, leading teams, using people, and management. It summarizes their successful methods and, combined with reality, provides witty and humorous commentary on each method. It also outlines the specific steps for implementing each method. The book is interspersed with cartoons and calligraphy, making it easy and enjoyable to read.
Liu Bei's management method is a Chinese approach to management, known as "humanistic management." This means managing people through emotions. Sometimes, laws are used to manage people, but if people do not respect the law, chaos or even rebellion may occur. Other times, emotions are used to manage people, and they willingly submit to authority or even actively join your ranks.
The "Persistence" Technique. Liu Bei was very persistent. His three visits to Zhuge Liang's thatched cottage were so intense that he practically wore Zhuge Liang out. With no other choice, Zhuge Liang had to come out and help him.
The "Lamenting" Technique. Modern bosses also understand this. When their subordinates ask for money, they lament their difficulties, saying things like, "The company is currently in a tight spot, but it will improve once we get through this."
The "Humility" Technique. Although Liu Bei was the leader of the group, he often allowed Zhuge Liang to take the lead for a long time.