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“Offers practical guidance for how to work with diverse others, which is a precondition for confronting many of the complex challenges we face.” —Morris Rosenberg, President, Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation
Collaboration is increasingly difficult and increasingly necessary.
Often, to get something done that really matters to us, we need to work with people we don’t agree with or like or...
Collaboration is increasingly difficult and increasingly necessary.
Often, to get something done that really matters to us, we need to work with people we don’t agree with or like or...
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A versatile resource to study meeting facilitation and/or practise taking minutes. See a typical meeting in progress with Sadhana, the team leader and six participants of various ages, nationalities and communication styles. The group discusses quality and delivery issues, team breakfasts and schedules - not always agreeing.
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The author of The Talent Code unlocks the secrets of highly successful groups and provides tomorrow’s leaders with the tools to build a cohesive, motivated culture.
“A truly brilliant, mesmerizing read that demystifies the magic of great groups.”—Adam Grant, author of Think Again
A BLOOMBERG AND LIBRARY JOURNAL BEST BOOK...
“A truly brilliant, mesmerizing read that demystifies the magic of great groups.”—Adam Grant, author of Think Again
A BLOOMBERG AND LIBRARY JOURNAL BEST BOOK...
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"This book explains how to implement a comprehensive organizational strategy to increase focus and overcome digital distraction; take back control of the technology in your organization and life; establish a Communication Compact, defining how, when, and why your team will communicate with each other, create a "vault" to increase productivity, decrease stress, and boost your creativity; and more"--Provided by publisher.
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A look at how a new approach to teamwork in healthcare is leading to healthier patients, happier staff, and more efficient operations, and how doctors are going outside the walls of the hospital to teach businesses, customer and social services, and the worlds of sports and entertainment how the team approach from medicine can help them do better.
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People are fairly evenly divided between those with either a growth or a fixed mindset about intelligence and talent. And leaders' mindsets, Professor Dweck shows, influence their ability to grow on the job and to develop successful teams. Leaders with a growth mindset (who assume talents can be developed) place high value on learning, are open to feedback, and are confident in their ability to cultivate their own and others' abilities. Leaders with...
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Fear and uncertainty in the workplace hurt the morale of teams and lead to pessimism, poor focus and subpar performance. Jon Gordon's strategies for successfully uniting teams center on his belief that communication is key. Start by sharing a unifying vision that rallies a team toward a common purpose. Stay positive on a daily basis, celebrate successes, and deal with negativity head on. Engage employees by helping them find their own personal vision...
16) Teamwork basics
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One of the most effective management styles is teamwork, for it involves all staff in the decision-making process. Always among the leaders in participative management, libraries have begun to use teamwork strategies more and more frequently. Implementing these strategies is the focus of a new videotape, Teamwork basics. The 15-minute video reviews basic teamwork components and how they can be applied in today's libraries. It also illustrates teamwork...
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When it comes to recruiting, motivating, and creating great teams, Patty McCord says most companies have it all wrong. McCord helped create the unique and high-performing culture at Netflix, where she was chief talent officer. In her new book, Powerful: Building a Culture of Freedom and Responsibility, she shares what she learned there and elsewhere in Silicon Valley. McCord advocates practicing radical honesty in the workplace, saying good-bye to...
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