Book description
In the stormy seas of today's world economy, organizations need all hands on deck
In the stormy seas of today's world economy, organizations need people to own their work, not just rent a spot on the organization chart. All Hands on Deck is a fun-to-read story that is both a business strategy book about creating competitive advantage through corporate culture, and a personal development book that will inspire readers to be more committed and engaged with their work and their organizations. Drawing upon the wisdom of some of the greatest and most beloved business leaders of the 20th century, this essential guide:
Creates a virtual roadmap for building a culture of ownership where so workers are inspired to think and act like partners in the enterprise, and not just hired hands
Shares practical and proven strategies for earning employee buy-in and commitment to the values, vision, and purpose of the organization
Features the real-world wisdom of some of the most successful and beloved business leaders of the 20th century, including Walt Disney, Ray Kroc, Mary Kay Ash, Bill Hewlett, and Dave Packard
A stirring resource for today's business environment, All Hands on Deck shares the tools you need to create an organization that competes and succeeds in today's turbulent world, and the inspiration that your people need to put those tools to work.
Table of contents
- Copyright
- Foreword
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction: Why a Culture of Ownership Matters
- 1. Changing "Us and Them" to "We"
- 2. Real Ownership Is of the Heart, Not of the Wallet
- 3. Lesson 1: Start with a Mission that is Bigger Than the Business
- 4. Lesson 2: Use Structure and Process to Create Culture
- 5. Lesson 3: Build Culture on a Foundation of Values
- 6. Lesson 4: Trust Is the Glue in a Culture of Ownership
- 7. Lesson 5: Use Stories to Reinforce Cultural Norms
- 8. Lesson 6: Invest in Character Building
- 9. Lesson 7: Unleash Individual Creativity and Ingenuity
- 10. Lesson 8: Everyone Is a Volunteer
- 11. The Four Essential Elements of a Culture of Ownership
- 12. It Takes Courage and Strength of Character to Be a Culture Leader
- 13. A Culture of Ownership Is a Bilateral Relationship
- Afterword
- 1. Blueprinting the Invisible Architecture
- 2. The Self-Empowerment Pledge
- 3. Study Questions
- Bibliography
- About the Author
- Services from Values Coach Inc.
- Joe Tye's Speaking Topics
Product information
- Title: All Hands On Deck: 8 Essential Lessons for Building a Culture of Ownership
- Author(s):
- Release date: July 2010
- Publisher(s): Wiley
- ISBN: 9780470599129
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