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Communication Strategies for Leading Teams

Ichak Adizes

Most executives would agree that in today’s interdependent, global society, ethnic diversity brings greater market insight, credibility, and social equity to organizations. But we tend to overlook a less obvious but equally important kind of diversity—that of managerial style. Fostering a variety of managerial approaches is essential to high-performing organizations, but it requires thoughtful leadership and exceptional communication skills.

Consider the many roles senior executives are asked to play: visionary, taskmaster, steward, facilitator. Have you ever encountered an executive that excelled in all dimensions—someone who is entrepreneurial and at the same time ...

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