| Authentic Conversations: Moving from Manipulation to Truth and Commitment Contributor(s): Showkeir, James (Author) |
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ISBN: 1576755959 ISBN-13: 9781576755952 Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers OUR PRICE: $17.96 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2008 Annotation: Authentic Conversations takes a radical new look at the potentially transformational role of workplace conversations. Through over twenty-five years of work as organizational consultants, Maren and James Showkier have discovered that conversation has the power to create, sustain or change organizational culture. But much of the time the kind of organizational culture these conversations sustain is one that stymies growth and erodes commitment. The problem is an organizational culture based on a kind of parent-child model, with leaders treating employees as children who needed caretaking and protecting The Showkeirs advocate instead authentic conversations that are based on an adult-adult model. In these conversations participants tell the truth, let go of the illusion of control, and view each other as in charge of their own motivation. The result is a conversation revolution that creates greater commitment, real accountability for results, and improved organizational performance. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Business & Economics | Development - Business Development |
| Dewey: 658.45 |
| LCCN: 2008018072 |
| Physical Information: 0.61" H x 5.72" W x 8.14" (0.63 lbs) 240 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Family |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In this groundbreaking new book, Jamie and Maren Showkeir take something people typically think of as merely functional--ordinary conversation--and show how it can lead to a workforce that is engaged and energized or to one that is alienated and uninspired. All too often workplace conversations create what the authors call parent-child relationships. People hide facts, sugarcoat reality, and claim helplessness to try to control the interaction and get what they want. The Showkeirs demonstrate how we can move to honest and authentic interactions: adult conversations that create increased commitment, true accountability, and improved business performance. They offer examples of parent-child and adult-adult workplace conversations in a variety of settings and provide a hands-on guide, including sample scripts, for dealing with a host of potentially difficult conversations. |