Leading Self-Directed Work Teams
Kimball Fisher (Author)
* Hardcover: 339 pages
* 2 edition (Nov 18 1999)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0071349243
* ISBN-13: 9780071349246
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.
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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., ATAndT and many other organizations.
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Critical steps for transforming traditional supervisors and managers into astute leaders of self-directed work teams (SDWTs). In major companies like Kodak, Apple, Walmart, and Honeywell, SDWTs have transformed personnel into a creative and competitive workforce. This book reveals how supervisors in any company can take advantage of the leadership skills that make and keep major corporations competitive. Illustrated.