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Leading Self-Directed Work Teams
A new edition of the book that lead the self-directed work teams revolution. Leading Self-Directed Work Teams is one of the best-selling books on teams ever published. Now, the perfect guide for any team leader has been revised and expanded to reflect the new realities of team-based organizations. By explaining how team leaders differ from conventional supervisors, this informative volume which is based on the author's successful seminars and workshops is especially useful for those managers who move from hierarchical to participatory structures. This edition feature more practical examples and techniques than in the previous edition, new research, dozens of tips and checklists, case studies, and valuable training exercises. It has been used and praised by experts at Motorola, M.I.T., AT&T and many other organizations.
Tips for Teams
Uses real-life examples to illustrate proven strategies for overcoming team problems and avoiding the traps that ensnare unwary beginners. Contains tips on overcoming resistance, resolving disagreements, handling bullies, saving time, and gaining support from management. Includes worksheets and checklists on creating a team charter, planning action, and team communication basics. Lacks a bibliography and an index. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
The Distance Manager: A Hands On Guide to Managing Off-Site Employees and Virtual Teams
Global business demands and new technologies have created a virtual workplace for many companies, with employees and teams routinely collaborating from distant geographical locations on the road, from home, at client sites—even on the other side of the globe. The Distance Manager provides practical information and tools to help managers bridge the communication gaps created by geographical separation, and get peak performance from employees they rarely see. This handbook is perfect for sales managers, project team leaders, senior managers, and anyone who manages people at more than one location. Key topics include: • Using e-mail, teleconferencing, and videoconferencing for maximum effectiveness • Mastering the people skills required to manage from a distance • Virtual team building, and strategies for managing multiple locations
Finding Baby Jesus
After his grandmother's death, teenage Brandon is sure the holidays will never be the same. But a surprise gift, hidden under his Christmas tree, changes everything. This tender story will remind you of the power of giving, especially when it seems most difficult. Perfect to share with friends and family this Christmas, it's a poignant tale that's sure to touch your heart.
The Distributed Mind
What are "knowledge work teams" and how do they reflect changes in the nature of work itself? This intriguing book offers compelling insights into new ways of working at dozens of leading-edge companies that are not doing "business as usual".
Scrum Project Management
Originally created for agile software development, scrum provides project managers with the flexibility needed to meet ever-changing consumer demands. Presenting a modified version of the agile software development framework, Scrum Project Management introduces Scrum basics and explains how to apply this adaptive technique to effectively manage a w
A Manager's Guide to Virtual Teams
Yael Zofi’s proprietary Trust Wheel model is a proven solution to the unique challenges managers must overcome as more people migrate to partially or fully-remote working situations. Based on the author’s twenty-plus years of consulting experience, this powerful tool encourages cohesiveness and engagement among team members--even if they’ve never met. A Manager’s Guide to Virtual Teams does this by providing a practical road map for bridging the physical distance among coworkers, incorporating self-study exercises and simple, fun activities that develop trust and ensure your team’s success. The book explores the most critical elements to success for a team founded in trust, including: accountability, communication, conflict management, and deliverables. Complete with examples, case scenarios, and strategies to help you navigate even your biggest hurdles, A Manager’s Guide to Virtual Teams will help your disparate collection of people get their work “out the door” faster and better.
Manager's Guide to Virtual Teams
Get solid collaboration from team members in remote locations Globalization and new technologies have made team collaboration from distant geographical locations—on the road, from home or client sites, even on the other side of the globe—a routine part of business. Managing these teams requires new skills and sensitivities to maximize team and organizational performance. Emphasizing pragmatism over theory and offering helpful tips instead of vague observations, Manager’s Guide to Virtual Teams helps you bridge the communication gaps created by geographical separation and get peak performance from employees you rarely see. You will learn how to: Keep team members in remote locations mot...
The Christlike Leader
Jesus Christ is our ultimate example. Learn to lead like Him. The Savior showed His followers how to guide and motivate others, delegate duties, rescue those in need, resolve conflicts, and create councils. It is up to you to implement His lessons in your life. Bestselling management author Kimball Fisher is an international expert and authority on leadership. Addressing Church leaders, he applies the same practical principles he uses with Fortune 100 companies and his own personal stories to leadership roles in the Church, along with the example of the Lord and lessons from the scriptures. Magnify your calling and serve the Lord as to your fullest potential.
Sailing on the Edge
Sailing on the Edge is a comprehensive, behind-the-scenes look at the race that has inspired sports enthusiasts and nations alike for more than 150 years. This ultimate treasury of the America’s Cup explores the sport’s rich history, tracing its evolution to becoming the most riveting race on the water with the most coveted prize. Recent advancements in technology and design have revolutionized the sport like never before, making the 2013 34th America’s Cup the most thrilling race to date. The 34th America’s Cup brings the international competition back to the United States for the first time in eighteen years, and the stunning San Francisco Bay provides the backdrop the two final stages. Two new classes of boats will debut—the AC45 catamarans and the AC72s, both more powerful and more demanding, resulting in an evermore-spectacular competition. Sailing on the Edge covers it all, from the science behind the shipbuilding to the artistry and strength of the skippers and their teams.
