The manager as facilitator

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Title:

The manager as facilitator

Author:

Whichard, Judy.

ISBN:

9780275989859

Personal Author:

Whichard, Judy.

Publication Information:

Westport, Conn. ; London : Praeger, 2006.

Physical Description:

xii, 142 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Series:

The manager as--,

Series Title:

The manager as--, 1555-7480

Contents:

The evolving managerial role -- Facilitating work groups -- Facilitating inspirational environments -- Facilitating collaborative decision making -- Facilitating communication and conflict resolution -- Facilitating work sessions -- Facilitating diversity -- Resources for facilitators.

Abstract:

"Drawing from their extensive research, teaching, and practical application in the field of counseling and group dynamics, the authors show readers how to master the role of "facilitator" - one who engages others in dialogue, resolves conflicts, and steers groups toward collective solutions." "From leading project teams to getting buy-in for new policy recommendations, this book will help managers develop skills that can be applied wherever people are working in groups. Featuring diagnostic exercises, worksheets, examples, and an extensive listing of resources, The Manager as Facilitator will provide individuals and teams with the tools to promote effective communication, capitalize on diversity, and improve productivity."--BOOK JACKET.

Subject Term:

Management -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Group facilitation -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Added Author:

Kees, Nathalie L.

Electronic Access:

Table of contents only http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip069/2006007250.html

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Anyone who manages more than one direct report becomes, de facto, a team leader, mediator, and communicator extraordinaire. From meetings to training exercises to brainstorming sessions, managers are called upon to lead groups--defining goals and tasks and bridging differences among members to collaborate and innovate. Drawing from their extensive research, teaching, and practical application in the field of counseling and group dynamics, the authors show readers how to master the role of facilitator--one who engages others in dialogue, resolves conflicts, and steers groups toward collective solutions. From leading project teams to getting buy-in for new policy recommendations, managers will develop skills that can be applied in many contexts, wherever people are working in groups, ultimately contributing to greater awareness and understanding of different points of view. Featuring diagnostic exercises, worksheets, examples, and an extensive listing of resources, The Manager as Facilitator will provide individuals and teams with the tools to promote effective communication, capitalize on diversity, and improve productivity.

Anyone who manages more than one direct report becomes, de facto, a team leader, mediator, and communicator extraordinaire. From meetings to training exercises to brainstorming sessions, managers are called upon to lead groups--defining goals and tasks, creating a climate of mutual support, and bridging differences among members to collaborate and innovate. Drawing from their extensive research, teaching, and practical application in the field of counseling and group dynamics, the authors show readers how to master the role of facilitator--one who engages others in dialogue, resolves conflicts, and steers groups toward collective solutions.

From leading project teams to getting buy-in for new policy recommendations, managers will develop the skills that can be applied in many contexts, wherever people are working in groups, ultimately contributing to greater awareness and understanding of different points of view. Featuring diagnostic exercises, worksheets, examples, and an extensive listing of resources, The Manager as Facilitator will provide individuals and teams with the tools to promote effective communication, capitalize on diversity, and improve productivity.