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The offsite, a leadership challenge fable, Robert H. Thompson

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The offsite, a leadership challenge fable, Robert H. Thompson
Language
eng
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Main title
The offsite
Responsibility statement
Robert H. Thompson
Sub title
a leadership challenge fable
Summary
Drawing on the leadership theories from the bestselling classic, The Leadership Challenge, Robert Thompson effortlessly incorporates Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner's time-tested concepts into a winning fable of leadership and growth. This dramatic tale of transition centers on a three-day meeting of two former rival pharmaceutical companies taking the first step towards creating a joint sales strategy. Told through the perspective of participants from both camps, they come to rely on The Five Practices that form the heart of The Leadership Challenge: MODEL THE WAYINSPIRE A SHARED VISIONCHALLENGE THE PROCESSENABLE OTHERS TO ACTECOURAGE THE HEART. Exploring the dynamics of a company offsite with humor and insight, Thompson addresses the fears and concerns many participants have, especially around 360-degree feedback, the key component of The Leadership Challenge? model and workshops. An invaluable audiobook for anyone planning to attend (or produce) a leadership training retreat, The Offsite also provides a succinct introduction to The Leadership Challenge for professionals, at all levels, who want to hone their leadership skills
Target audience
adult
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