Managing problem people: Rulebound Reggie

Case studies in leadership

Product Image

Order now

Digital Library licence (info)

Request quote

GBP195 (info)
  • Overview

    Key outcomes

    • Managers address individuals' specific needs
    • People perform better and are better motivated


    Each video shows how to change a problem person into a positive performer.


    Rulebound Reggie (12 minutes)

    Reggie (John Cleese) tells Stephen Fry that nothing can be done until the paperwork is in order. Encouraging Reggie's sense of belonging makes him much more

    Big mouth Billy (16 minutes)

    Billy (Rik Mayall) promises everything but does nothing until his boss (John Cleese) helps him to plan an effective schedule and set realistic deadlines.

    Moaning Minnie (19 minutes)

    Minnie (Emma Thompson) can give a thousand excuses why something can't be done. Genie John Cleese teaches Minnie's manager (Stephen Fry) how to turn a whinger into a winner.

    Wimpy Wendy (17 minutes)

    Wendy (Dawn French) needs constant reassurance before making decisions. By consulting and empowering her, Jennifer Saunders boosts Wendy's confidence.

    Lazy Linda (15 minutes)

    Linda (Cassie Stuart) gets away with murder. By balancing quantity and quality, Dawn French brings her performance up to scratch.

    Silent Sam (17 minutes)

    Sam (Michael Percival) knows his job backwards but cannot communicate. Patricia Hodge gives him time to plan and encouragement to express himself.





  • Learning chapters

    1. Jackson's problem with Reggie http://www.videoarts.com/product/MPP1 L01/Jacksons-problem-with-Reggie http://www.videoarts.com/images/products/MPP1 L01.jpg
    2. Giving straightforward instructions http://www.videoarts.com/product/MPP1 L02/Giving-straightforward-instructions http://www.videoarts.com/images/products/MPP1 L02.jpg
    3. Raising self esteem with praise & attention http://www.videoarts.com/product/MPP1 L03/Raising-self-esteem-with-praise-&-attention http://www.videoarts.com/images/products/MPP1 L03.jpg
    4. An extreme example of a direct order http://www.videoarts.com/product/MPP1 L04/An-extreme-example-of-a-direct-order http://www.videoarts.com/images/products/MPP1 L04.jpg
    5. Summary http://www.videoarts.com/product/MPP1 L05/Summary http://www.videoarts.com/images/products/MPP1 L05.jpg