The Table Group

A Patrick Lencioni Company
Simple Wisdom for Organizations

Released in 2007, The Three Signs of a Miserable Job takes on the universal problem of job dissatisfaction. The book is prompting organizations of all kinds to explore the promise of a productive engaged workforce. The concepts presented in this best-selling book present managers and employees alike with a revolutionary yet simple model for making any job more rewarding and fulfilling.

The book has prompted countless managers to tap into the potential of their employees in a new, straightforward manner. Beyond the book itself, The Table Group offers services and two application-oriented products around the model (see tabs below).

Please explore our client stories for more on how to use The Three Signs of a Miserable Job in your organization.

Client Stories

Learn how companies are using the Miserable Job products to transform their organizations.
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Video

Video Presentation & Companion Guide

Video Presentation and Companion Guide

This product was designed to incite cultural transformation—one manager at a time. The easy to follow format will help managers more effectively engage, motivate, and retain employees by eliminating the three causes of job misery.

The Video and Companion Guide can be used to train multiple managers simultaneously in a classroom setting (half-day) or as a self-guided development program for an individual manager (2 hours). When used in a classroom setting, it is recommended that each manager have a Manager's Booklet (see corresponding tab).

Key Takeaways

  • A richer understanding of the model and its application
  • Remarkable stories illustrating the model
  • Specific advice and practical tools on how to begin the process of eliminating job misery
  • A common language for discussing job fulfillment

Program Contents

DVD and Companion Guide (includes a sample Manager's Booklet)

Runtime: 45 minutes
Cost: $495.00 (plus tax and shipping)
Format: Available in DVD format

Order the DVD

$495.00

Manager's Booklet

Manager's Booklet

Manager's Booklet

This hands-on document is designed to help managers make their employees lives more fulfilling and productive. The booklet is a living document, and once completed, is designed to be referred to and updated regularly.

This booklet can be used as a stand-alone tool for a single manager or as part of the management training program outlined in The Three Signs of a Miserable Job: A Video Presentation and Companion Guide.

When used in a classroom setting, it is recommended that each manager have a Manager's Booklet.

Booklet Highlights

  • Self-assessment
  • Anti-misery worksheets
  • Suggested next steps
  • Frequently asked questions

Order the Manager's Booklet

$18.50

Book

The Three Signs of a Miserable Job

The Three Signs of a Miserable Job

The Three Signs of a Miserable Job was released in Summer of 2007 and quickly rose to the top of the Wall Street Journal, New York Times and BusinessWeek best-seller lists. In this book, Patrick Lencioni presents managers and employees alike with a simple model for making any job more rewarding and fulfilling. Managers should start a Miserable Job program by reading this fictional account.

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Order The Three Signs of a Miserable Job

$24.95

Consulting Services

Consulting Services

For those organizations interested in transforming their culture, reducing turnover and making the lives of your employees more fulfilling, we offer services around the book and products.

The Table Group and their specially trained Consulting Partners are now helping companies implement The Three Signs of a Miserable Job model in a number of ways, including:

  • Program development
  • Workshop facilitation
  • Training for internal leaders and practitioners

Visit the Consulting section of our website for more on our services or fill out the consulting inquiry form below:

Consulting Inquiry Form

If you are interested in learning more about our services, please feel free to fill out the form below. If you prefer to talk about our consulting and training offerings via phone, please call our vice president of consulting, Jeff Gibson at 925-299-9705.

 

Speaking Services

Speaking Services

Whether you’re an executive looking to establish a sustainable competitive advantage around culture, a manager trying to engage and retain your people, or an employee who has almost given up on finding meaning and fulfillment in your work, Pat’s talk on The Three Signs of a Miserable Job will prove immediately invaluable.

Using a mix of humor and poignancy, he dismantles the root causes of frustration and anguish at work: anonymity, irrelevance and immeasurement. In doing so, he provides managers at all levels, as well as employees, with actionable wisdom and advice about how they can bring fulfillment and meaning to any job in any industry.

Speaking Inquiry Form

To inquire about Pat’s availability, please contact Alison Knox at 925.299.9706 or email speaking@tablegroup.com. Or you may complete our easy-to-use online Speaking Inquiry Form below. Please note that we receive dozens of requests on a weekly basis and will make every effort to respond to your inquiry in an expeditious manner.