A Leadership Fable...About Solving the Most Painful Problem in Business
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Köp båda 2 för 442 kra work of fiction with important messages for management (Leadership & Organisational Development Journal) The author is something of a master of the modern fable. (Professional Manager, Vol.13, No.6, November 2004) pitches his theory neatly at busy readers by opening with an executive summary. (Supply Management, 8 July 2004) "Highly recommended: you could even take it to your next meeting." (On Target, September 2007)
PATRICK LENCIONI is founder and president of The Table Group, a management consulting firm specializing in executive team development and organizational health. As a consultant and keynote speaker, he has worked with thousands of senior executives in organizations ranging from Fortune 500s and high-tech start-ups to universities and nonprofits. He is the author of numerous nationally recognized books, including the New York Times best-seller The Five Dysfunctions of a Team. To learn more about Patrick Lencioni and his other products and servicesincluding his newsletter and free resourcesplease visit www.tablegroup.com.
Introduction vii The Fable 1 Preview 3 Part One: Flashback 5 Part Two: Plot Point 19 Part Three: Protagonist 53 Part Four: Action 69 Part Five: Resolution 173 The Model 219 The Paradox of Meetings 221 Executive Summary 223 Problem #1: Lack of Drama 226 Problem #2: Lack of Contextual Structure 233 The Biggest Challenge of All: The Myth of Too Many Meetings 250 A Final Thought on Meetings 253 The Weekly Tactical Meeting Guide 254 Acknowledgments 255 About the Author 259