Description |
1 online resource (xi, 211 pages) : illustrations |
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Physical Medium |
polychrome |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Contents |
1. What Are the Benefits of "Embracing Uncertainty?" -- 2. Why Do People Suppress Uncertainty? -- 3. What Is Uncertainty, Anyway? -- 4. How Is the Illusion of Certainty Created? -- 5. What Are the Dangers of Creating Artificial Certainty? -- 6. How Can You "Embrace Uncertainty?" -- 7. How Can You Cultivate an Awareness of Uncertainty? -- 8. How Can You Process Uncertainty? -- 9. How Can You Catalyze Action During Uncertain Times? -- 10. Does "Embracing Uncertainty" Really Work? -- App. A. The Working Climate Survey -- App. B. Scoring and Interpreting The Working Climate Survey -- App. C. Normative Data Results -- App. D. The History of the Instrument. |
Summary |
Annotation Written for business executives, this book highlights the role of uncertainty in setting realistic goals, encouraging flexibility, and adapting to change. Clampitt (information sciences, University of Wisconsin, Green Bay) and DeKoch (a consultant) discuss the dangers of false certainty, the effective leader's reaction to uncertainty, and the specific skills needed to embrace uncertainty. Examples are taken from the classroom and from the business world. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com). |
Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
Subject |
Leadership.
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Leadership. |
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Uncertainty.
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Uncertainty. |
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Risk management.
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Risk management. |
Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Electronic books.
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Added Author |
Dekoch, Robert J., 1952-
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Other Form: |
Print version: Clampitt, Phillip G. Embracing uncertainty. Armonk, N.Y. : M.E. Sharpe, ©2001 0765607735 (DLC) 2001020634 (OCoLC)46394102 |
ISBN |
0765611538 (electronic book) |
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9780765611536 (electronic book) |
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9780765607737 (alkaline paper) |
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0765607735 (alkaline paper) |
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1280912154 |
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9781280912153 |
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