{"product_id":"driving-fear-out-of-the-workplace-isbn-9780787939687","title":"Driving Fear Out of the Workplace","description":"Restore Creativity and Trust to Your Workplace\u003cbr\u003e Much has changed since Driving Fear Out of the Workplace first made the undiscussable discussable back in 1991. Advances in technology, new employee\/employer relations, and the corporate push to optimize intellectual capital have introduced a host of new workplace anxieties that, left unaddressed, can seriously inhibit individual performance and cripple a company's ability to compete. Which is why, in this revised edition, authors Ryan and Oestreich revisit their original, best-selling work to confront the fears that permeate today's organizations--so that they can become the high-trust, high-performance organizations of tomorrow. This insightful book digs deeply into the root causes of fear and the pervasive 'flu of mistrust' that weakens motivation and commitment.\u003cbr\u003e --Terrence E. Deal and M. K. Key, authors of Corporate Celebration: Play, Purpose, and Passion at Work\u003cbr\u003e You'll discover:\u003cbr\u003e * How fear prevents people from doing their best\u003cbr\u003e * How fear operates in organizations\u003cbr\u003e How to build business relationships without fear...and much more!\u003cbr\u003e This work is a timely antidote to the insecurities of workers faced with the pervasive push toward leaner, meaner organizations. THE DYNAMICS OF FEAR.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e How Fear Prevents People from Doing Their Best.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Boundaries of Fear.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e HOW FEAR OPERATES IN ORGANIZATIONS.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Undiscussables: Secrets That Everyone Knows.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Repercussions of Speaking Up.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The High Cost of Fear.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Behaviors That Create Fear.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Cycle of Mistrust That Perpetuate Fear.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e STRATEGIES FOR A HIGH-TRUST WORK ENVIRONMENT.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Build Relationships Without Fear.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Acknowledge the Presence of Fear.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Pay Attention to Interpersonal Conduct.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Value Criticism: Reward the Messenger.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Reduce Ambiguous Behavior.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Discuss the Undiscussables.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Collaborate on Decisions.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Challenge Worst-Case Thinking.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e CONCLUSION: CREATING A QUALITY ORGANIZATION.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e People Are Ready for a Workplace Without Fear. \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKathleen D. Ryan\u003c\/b\u003e, known for her work in team development, strategic planning, and continuous quality improvement, is a principal in the consulting firm Orion Partnership. She lives in Issaquah, Washington.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDaniel K. Oestreich\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of \u003ci\u003eDriving Fear Out of the Workplace: Creating the High-Trust, High-Performance Organization\u003c\/i\u003e, 2nd Edition, published by Wiley.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eKathleen D. Ryan\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eDaniel K. Oestreich\u003c\/b\u003e are principals in Cultures for Quality, a management and organizational development consulting firm in Washington State. They are known for their work in team development, strategic planning, and continuous quality improvement.\u003c\/p\u003e Much has changed since Driving Fear Out of the Workplace first made the undiscussable discussable back in 1991. Advances in technology, new employee\/employer relations, and the corporate push to optimize intellectual capital have introduced a host of new workplace anxieties that, left unaddressed, can seriously inhibit individual performance and cripple a company's ability to compete. Which is why, in this revised edition, authors Ryan and Oestreich revisit their original, best-selling work to confront the fears that permeate today's organizations--so that they can become the high-trust, high-performance organizations of tomorrow. Much has changed since Driving Fear Out of the Workplace first made the undiscussable discussable back in 1991. Advances in technology, new employee\/employer relations, and the corporate push to optimize intellectual capital have introduced a host of new workplace anxieties that, left unaddressed, can seriously inhibit individual performance and cripple a company's ability to compete. Which is why, in this revised edition, authors Ryan and Oestreich revisit their original, best-selling work to confront the fears that permeate today's organizations3\/4so that they can become the high-trust, high-performance organizations of tomorrow.","brand":"Jossey-Bass","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989086060773,"sku":"NP9780787939687","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780787939687.jpg?v=1761782738","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/driving-fear-out-of-the-workplace-isbn-9780787939687","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}