Leading Organizations from the Inside Out: Unleashing the Collaborative Genius of Action-Learning Teams

Larue, Bruce; Childs, Paul; Larson, Kerry

ISBN 10: 0471771678 / ISBN 13: 9780471771678

Published by John Wiley & Sons, 2006

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Leading Organizations from the Inside Out: Unleashing the Collaborative Genius of Action-Learning Teams
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0471771678
• ISBN 13: 9780471771678
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Weight: 0.75 pounds

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Synopsis

With this innovative book, readers will discover how to effectively implement change initiatives by gaining a better understanding of both the behavioral and operational aspects of an organization. The new second edition continues to show them how, through Action-Learning Teams, they can accomplish tangible business objectives while creating superior workforce development within their organizations. New material integrated throughout the book will help them facilitate these teams in a virtual environment. It also clearly shows them how to design and deploy significant organizational initiatives and change processes.

About the Author

Bruce LaRue, Ph.D has focused much of his career on the emergence of the knowledge economy and its implications for the development of leadership competencies in complex organizations.  As a consultant and professor, Bruce has worked with managers and executives from industries such as aerospace, telecommunications, network technologies, pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals, financial services, and the non-profit sector.

Paul Childs has served as a senior advisor in computer technology, telecommunications, investment banking, and media industries.  He has provided strategic and investment planning for the film and television, computer and wireless industries.  Paul has developed unique methodologies and workshops for creating dramatic, impactful and sustainable change in corporations all over the world, many of which appear in this book.  His workshops for senior executives and entrepreneurs have been taught worldwide.

Kerry Larson, Ph.D, is an experienced senior executive with an extensive background in organizational development and executive coaching.  As a senior executive he helped create powerful work environments at AT&T Wireless, McCaw Communications, Teledesic, and Avia International.  He has been on the faculty of three universities and has consulted with a variety of organizations from industries as diverse as telecommunications, financial services, biotechnology, and manufacturing.