Mining Group Gold, Third Edition: How to Cash in on the Collaborative Brain Power of a Team for Innovation and Results

by Kayser, Thomas A.

• ISBN13: 9780071740623
• ISBN10: 0071740627
• eBook ISBN(s): 9780071741194
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2010-09-01
• Publisher: McGraw Hill
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Summary

Building and maintaining a strong and effective teamIf two heads are better than one, how about a team of heads? An effective team can be more innovative than an individual. But how do you get there? Building and managing a strong, productive team is difficult and the Mining Group Gold gives you the proven tools, techniques and processes that you must use and practice al all levels of your organization to build and maintain a strong collaborative team.Based on 30 years of work on teams and organizational development this updated classical guide shows you how to set clear goals and desired outcomes and how to plan efficient and effective meetings. It's also been updated to include the latest research and cutting-edge technology.TheMining Group Goldfeatures: Clear, concise direction for getting the most out of a team's potential Effective, practical tips for productive team meetings Proven ways to foster collaboration and innovation-crucial skills for any companyBased on practical advice rather than fluff or theory, theMining Group Goldis the essential guide to building and maintaining a strong team.

Author Biography

About the Author
Tom Kayser is the President of Kayser Associates, Inc, a Human-Resources consulting firm. He retired from the Xerox Corporation after 30 years of service and now consults for Firestone, among others. He is an expert in organizational behavior and change, group facilitation, team-building design & facilitation, and executive coaching and speaks at many universities and professional organizations.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. vii
Preface	p. xi
Acknowledgments	p. xvii
Establishing the Foundation to Mine Group Gold	p. 1
The Discovery: A Brief History of Mining Group Gold	p. 3
When You Neglect the Gold Mine: High Costs, Little Gold	p. 15
The Key to Unlocking the Gold Mine: The Manager as Facilitative Leader	p. 27
A Map of the Gold Mine: Your Pathways to Innovation and Results	p. 39
Planning Requirements To Mine Group Gold	p. 53
Planning the Structure of a Session to Mine Group Gold: Six Steps to Success	p. 55
Planning the Process of a Session to Mine Group Gold: Three Phases to Success	p. 89
Facilitating Techniques To Mine Group Gold	p. 119
Practicing Interpersonal Excellence: Sharing Communication Behaviors within the Gold Mine	p. 121
Facilitating Group Collaboration: Mining the Collective Wisdom of the Gold Mine	p. 143
Facilitating Disruption, Differences, and Confusion: Keeping the Gold Mine Productive in the Face of Obstacles	p. 165
Facilitating Feelings: Keeping the Gold Mine Productive in the Face of Emotions	p. 185
Facilitating Virtual Teams: Cashing In on Collaborative Brainpower When Apart	p. 209
Analyzing the Dynamics of A Group Session	p. 225
"Let's Have a Team-Building Session": A Mining Group Gold Integrative Case Study to Wrap Up Your Learning	p. 227
Index	p. 243
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