Achieving Productivity : 24 Essential Skills for High-Performing Teams.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Edmondson, Michael.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource (198 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Business Expert Press, 2025.

Summary:

Achieving Productivity: 24 Essential Skills for High-Performing Teams is a customizable learning and development program designed to help individuals and organizations thrive in today's fast-changing global economy. With disengaged workers, unfilled job positions, and many people living paycheck to paycheck, the modern workforce faces significant challenges. Only 23% of workers globally report being engaged at work, while millions of job openings remain unfilled due to a lack of available talent. The program highlights the importance of adapting to rapid technological changes and emphasizes that success requires more than just technical (hard) or interpersonal (soft) skills. It introduces the concept of Essential Skills, which are critical for connecting and enhancing both hard and soft skills, promoting self-awareness, and helping individuals navigate and succeed in complex environments. Achieving Productivity offers valuable insights for businesses of all sizes, non-profits, and government agencies, providing a pathway to develop human capital, boost employee engagement, and ensure long-term success amid ongoing disruptions.

Contents:

Front cover

Half title

Title

Copyright

Description

Contents

Introduction

Foreword

Defining Essential Skills

Transcend Disciplinary Boundaries

Emphasize Human Authenticity

Promote Self-Awareness

One Final Note on Self-Awareness

CHAPTER 1 Develop a Growth Mindset

Foster a Culture of Continuous Learning Within the Team

Encourage Experimentation and Learning From Failures

Provide Opportunities for Skill Development and Personal Growth

Conclusion

Self-Refection Questions

CHAPTER 2 Adapt and Change When Necessary

Creating a Culture of Flexibility and Agility Within the Team

Encouraging Open Communication and Feedback Loops

Promoting a Willingness to Embrace Change and Try New Approaches

CHAPTER 3 Develop a Vision for Your Life

Establish Clear Team Goals With an Alignment Toward a Shared Vision

Encouraging Individual Team Members to Set Personal Development Goals

Fostering a Sense of Purpose and Direction Within the Team

CHAPTER 4 Exercise Self-Discipline

Setting Clear Priorities and Goals for the Team

Establishing Routines and Systems to Maintain Focus and Productivity

Holding Team Members Accountable for Their Commitments and Deadlines

CHAPTER 5 Cultivate Mental and Physical Grit

Promote Resilience and Perseverance in the Face of Challenges

Practice Psychological and Physical Health

Celebrate and Recognize Instances of Resilience and Determination Within the Team

CHAPTER 6 Increase Your Self-Awareness

Encouraging Refection and Introspection Among Team Members.

Providing Opportunities for Feedback and Self-Assessment

Fostering an Environment of Honesty and Transparency in Self-Evaluation

CHAPTER 7 Engage in Subtle Maneuvers

THE BENEFIT OF SUBTLE MANEUVERS

THE LITERATURE OF SUBTLE MANEUVERS

EXAMPLES OF PROFESSIONALS WHO ENGAGED IN SUBTLE MANEUVERS

CONCLUSION

CHAPTER 8 Abandon Impatience to Stay Dedicated

Cultivate Patience and Persistence in Pursuit of Long-Term Goals

Encourage Focus on Incremental Progress Rather Than Immediate Results

Foster a Culture of Perseverance and Commitment Within the Team

CHAPTER 9 Rely on Positive Uncertainty

Leverage Positive Uncertainty to Shift Your Mindset

Leverage Positive Uncertainty to Build Team Resilience

Improve Decision Making Through Positive Uncertainty

Use Positive Uncertainty to Enhance Creativity

CHAPTER 10 Embrace VUCA - Inspired Dynamics

Enhancing Flexibility

Rely on Systems Thinking

Building a Culture of Continuous Learning

CHAPTER 11 Have a Bias Toward Action

Promoting a Culture of Experimentation and Rapid Prototyping

Encouraging Initiative and Decisiveness in Problem-Solving

Fostering a Mindset of Learning Through Action and Iteration

CHAPTER 12 Assess How You Make Decisions

Avoiding Groupthink

Leveraging Cognitive Diversity

Promoting Critical Thinking

CHAPTER 13 Respond With Intention and Care

Demonstrate Commitment to Team's Success

Lead to Better Outcomes.

Develop a More Cohesive Working Environment

CHAPTER 14 Allow Yourself to Be Vulnerable

Fostering Trust

Encouraging Creativity and Innovation

Promoting Resilience

CHAPTER 15 Remain Open to Serendipity

Discover Unexpected Opportunities

Foster a Culture of Curiosity

Enhance Collaboration

CHAPTER 16 Prioritize Respect and Thoughtfulness

Build Trust

Enhance Employee Retention

Promote Psychological Safety

CHAPTER 17 Practice Self-Care and Self-Love

Promoting Work-Life Balance and Boundaries

Encouraging Healthy Habits and Practices

Providing Resources and Support for Managing Stress

CHAPTER 18 Nurture Equanimity in Your Life and Work

Foster a Sense of Calm and Balance in the Face of Challenges and Uncertainty

Encourage Mindfulness Practices and Techniques for Managing Emotions

Building Team Empathy

CHAPTER 19 Focus on the Present Moment

Cultivating Awareness of Current Market Conditions

Fostering a Culture of Focus and Attention to the Task at Hand

Promoting Awareness of the Here and Now to Maximize Productivity and Effectiveness

CHAPTER 20 Create an Authentic Sense of Self

Enhanced Employee Engagement

Reduced Turnover and Increased Retention

Enhanced Employee Well-Being

CHAPTER 21 Grow by Taking Calculated Risks

Builds Confdence and Ownership

Enhances Competitive Advantage

Develops Leadership Skills

Conclusion.

Self-Refection Questions

CHAPTER 22 Understand the Dynamics of Stress

Enhanced Communication

Stronger Team Cohesion

Improved Mental and Physical Well-Being

CHAPTER 23 Challenge Your Assumptions

Promoting Diversity of Thought

Sparking Creative Thought

CHAPTER 24 Leverage the Two Dimensions of Time

Improved Resource Allocation

Better Risk Management

Optimized Team Performance

Conclusion-The Nuance of Essential Skills

Notes

Chapter 1

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Chapter 10

Chapter 11

Chapter 12

Chapter 13

Chapter 14

Chapter 15

Chapter 16

Chapter 17

Chapter 18

Chapter 19

Chapter 20

Chapter 21

Chapter 22

Chapter 23

Chapter 24

References

About the Author

Index

Back cover.

Notes:

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ISBN:

9781637427897

1637427891

OCLC:

1511110879