Kennedy, Debbe.

Putting our differences to work : the fastest way to innovation, leadership, and high performance / Debbe Kennedy ; foreword by Joel A. Barker. - 1st ed. - San Francisco : Berrett-Koehler Publishers, c2008. - xiv, 208 p. : ill ; 25 cm.

"A BK business book.".

Includes bibliographical references (p. 187-194) and index.

Introduction : the fastest way -- The new business essentials -- Five distinctive qualities of leadership -- The basics for putting our differences to work -- Step 1: assessment : defining current realities -- Step 2: acceptance : developing support for change -- Step 3: action : moving forward -- Step 4: accountability : establishing shared ownership -- Step 5: achievement : measuring progress, celebrating success -- Step 6: more action : keeping momentum alive -- Innovation at the verge of differences / by Joel A. Barker -- Collaboration at the verge of differences -- The power of the virtual gathering place -- A send-off : a final word.

9781576754993 (hardcover : alk. paper) 1576754995 (hardcover : alk. paper)

2008011589

GBA851754 bnb

014575249 Uk


Diversity in the workplace.
Teams in the workplace.
Leadership.
Problem solving.
Decision making.
Organizational effectiveness.

HF5549.5.M5 / K46 2008

658.3008