TY - MANSCPT AU - Kennedy,Debbe TI - Putting our differences to work: the fastest way to innovation, leadership, and high performance SN - 9781576754993 (hardback : cased) U1 - 658.3008 PY - 2008/// CY - San Francisco, Calif. PB - Berrett-Koehler KW - Diversity in the workplace KW - Teams in the workplace KW - Leadership KW - Problem solving KW - Decision making KW - Organizational effectiveness N1 - Includes bibliographical references (p. 187-194) and index; a Introduction : the fastest way -- The new business essentials -- Five distinctive qualities of leadership -- The basics for putting our differences to work -- Step 1: assessment : defining current realities -- Step 2: acceptance : developing support for change -- Step 3: action : moving forward -- Step 4: accountability : establishing shared ownership -- Step 5: achievement : measuring progress, celebrating success -- Step 6: more action : keeping momentum alive -- Innovation at the verge of differences / by Joel A. Barker -- Collaboration at the verge of differences -- The power of the virtual gathering place -- A send-off : a final word ER -