Despite the fact that for years now CEOs have been saying that their employees are their most important assets, most of us do not feel fully recognized, prized or valued at work--and we certainly do not feel like VIPs. The problem is the world has changed but management practices and our organizations have not. We desperately need a new way of doing things--a way that is built around the growth and development of employees while also delivering improved organizational growth, high performance and optimum financial results. Growing People Growing Companies introduces this new way. Based on Mark Hollingworth's extensive experience as a business consultant and workshop leader, this book is a practical, empowering guide that allows you to take a giant leap forward in your own personal and professional development while playing a key leadership role in the growth of your own highly successful team or organization. In essence, this book presents a radically different paradigm, leadership model and management system and each of its chapters challenges you directly with exercises and reflection--provoking questions. If you want to be treated as a VIP you must first become one! In a simple step-by-step manner this book explains the highly innovative "VIP" Model of Strategic Leadership and shows how everyone car develop and apply their Visionary, Implementor and People Manage skills and capabilities in order to be successful in the new business environment.