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1 online resource (1 volume) : illustrations |
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text file |
| Note |
First edition published as: Crucial confrontations. McGraw-Hill, 2005. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Choose what and if : how to know what conversation to hold and if you should hold it -- Master my stories how to get your head right before opening your mouth -- Describe the gap : how to start an accountability conversation -- Make it motivating : how to help others want to take action -- Make it easy : how to make keeping commitments (almost) painless -- Stay focused and flexible : what to do when others get sidetracked, scream, or sulk -- Agree on a plan and follow up : how to gain commitment and move to action -- Put it all together : how to solve big, sticky, complicated problems -- The twelve "yeah-buts" : how to deal with the truly tough. |
| Event |
"Release date: November 19, 2013." |
| Summary |
"Hold anyone accountable. Master performance discussions. Get RESULTS. Broken promises, missed deadlines, poor behavior? they don't just make others' lives miserable; they can sap up to 50 percent of organizational performance and account for the vast majority of divorces. Crucial Accountability offers the tools for improving relationships in the workplace and in life and for resolving all these problems? permanently. PRAISE FOR CRUCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY : "Revolutionary ideas ... opportunities for breakthrough ..." ? Stephen R. Covey, author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People "Unleash the true potential of a relationship or organization and move it to the next level." ? Ken Blanchard, coauthor of The One Minute Manager "The most recommended and most effective resource in my library." ? Stacey Allerton Firth, Vice President, Human Resources, Ford of Canada "Brilliant strategies for those difficult discussions at home and in the workplace." ? Soledad O'Brien, CNN news anchor and producer "This book is the real deal.... Read it, underline it, learn from it. It's a gem." ? Mike Murray, VP Human Resources and Administration (retired), Microsoft"-- Publisher's description. |
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Interpersonal confrontation.
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Interpersonal communication.
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Interpersonal relations.
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Communication in management.
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Communication in organizations.
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Affrontement (Relations humaines) |
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Communication interpersonnelle. |
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Communication en gestion. |
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Communication dans les organisations. |
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Communication in management |
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Communication in organizations |
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Interpersonal communication |
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Interpersonal confrontation |
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Interpersonal relations |
| Added Author |
Patterson, Kerry, 1946- author.
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| Note |
Tools for resolving violated expectations, broken commitments, and bad behavior |
| Added Title |
Crucial confrontations.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Patterson, Kerry, 1946- Crucial confrontations. Crucial accountability. 2e [edition]. New York : McGraw-Hill, [2013] 9780071830607 (DLC) 2013006224 (OCoLC)830992508 |
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9781299825840 (electronic bk.) |
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1299825842 (electronic bk.) |
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9780071830591 (electronic bk.) |
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0071830596 (electronic bk.) |
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(pbk.) |
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(pbk.) |
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(alk. paper) |
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(alk. paper) |
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