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1 online resource (viii, 153 pages) : illustrations |
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text file |
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Cover; Half Title; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Introduction: Why Do We Always Have to Have "The Meeting After the Meeting?"; PART ONE. Where Are the Good Ideas?: The Need for Constructive Debate; 1. What Is Constructive Debate?; 2. How Do We Form Ideas and Arrive at a Position?; 3. Power, Fear, Apathy, and Groupthink: Why Do Bad Ideas Get a Pass?; PART TWO. How to Build Better Ideas: Learning the Skills of Constructive Debate; 4. Introduction to the Skills of Constructive Debate; 5. Expressing Ideas; 6. Engaging Others; 7. Exploring Views; 8. Challenging Positions |
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PART THREE. Designing for Better Ideas: Implementing Constructive Debate9. Establishing the Conditions for Constructive Debate; 10. Facilitating the Process of a Constructive Debate; 11. Developing and Maintaining a Culture and Processes that Encourage Breakthrough Solutions; Conclusion: Building Better Ideas; Appendix 1: Skills and Tools for Facilitating a Constructive Debate; Appendix 2: Constructive Debate Planning; Appendix 3: Tools and Templates; Notes; Selected Bibliography; Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; Q; R; S; T; V; W; About the Author |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
"Why do teams settle for bad ideas or kill good ones? Popular consultant Kim Barnes's unique process of Constructive Debate shows how teams can create better ideas and outcomes by eliminating obstacles to honest discussion, creativity, and collaboration"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Communication in personnel management.
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Communication in personnel management. |
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Debates and debating.
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Debates and debating. |
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Leadership.
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Leadership. |
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Teams in the workplace.
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Teams in the workplace. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Barnes, B. Kim. Building Better Ideas : How Constructive Debate Inspires Courage, Collaboration and Breakthrough Solutions. Oakland : Berrett-Koehler Publishers, Incorporated, ©2019 |
| ISBN |
9781523085590 |
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1523085592 |
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9781523085620 (electronic book) |
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1523085622 (electronic book) |
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9781523085583 |
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1523085584 |
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