{"product_id":"the-manager-as-facilitator-judy-wichard-9780275989859","title":"The Manager as Facilitator","description":"\u003cp\u003eAnyone who manages more than one direct report becomes, de facto, a team leader, mediator, and communicator extraordinaire. From meetings to training exercises to brainstorming sessions, managers are called upon to lead groups--defining goals and tasks and bridging differences among members to collaborate and innovate. Drawing from their extensive research, teaching, and practical application in the field of counseling and group dynamics, the authors show readers how to master the role of facilitator--one who engages others in dialogue, resolves conflicts, and steers groups toward collective solutions. From leading project teams to getting buy-in for new policy recommendations, managers will develop skills that can be applied in many contexts, wherever people are working in groups, ultimately contributing to greater awareness and understanding of different points of view. Featuring diagnostic exercises, worksheets, examples, and an extensive listing of resources, \u003ci\u003eThe Manager as Facilitator\u003c\/i\u003e will provide individuals and teams with the tools to promote effective communication, capitalize on diversity, and improve productivity. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAnyone who manages more than one direct report becomes, de facto, a team leader, mediator, and communicator extraordinaire. From meetings to training exercises to brainstorming sessions, managers are called upon to lead groups--defining goals and tasks, creating a climate of mutual support, and bridging differences among members to collaborate and innovate. Drawing from their extensive research, teaching, and practical application in the field of counseling and group dynamics, the authors show readers how to master the role of facilitator--one who engages others in dialogue, resolves conflicts, and steers groups toward collective solutions. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom leading project teams to getting buy-in for new policy recommendations, managers will develop the skills that can be applied in many contexts, wherever people are working in groups, ultimately contributing to greater awareness and understanding of different points of view. Featuring diagnostic exercises, worksheets, examples, and an extensive listing of resources, \u003ci\u003eThe Manager as Facilitator\u003c\/i\u003e will provide individuals and teams with the tools to promote effective communication, capitalize on diversity, and improve productivity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Judy Wichard, Nathalie L. Kees\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0275989852\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780275989859\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Praeger\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/30\/2006\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 160\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.90lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.58h x 6.22w x 0.78d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eReference and Research Bk News\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/01\/2006 pg. 109","brand":"Judy Wichard","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":45180353970431,"sku":"9780275989859","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_96ac677d-a297-41b9-bbd2-a517854e0659.jpg?v=1712897899","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-manager-as-facilitator-judy-wichard-9780275989859","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}