Download or read book The Magic of Self Directed Work Teams written by Paul C. Palmes and published by Quality Press. This book was released on 2005-06-07 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Northern Pipe Products is today experiencing unprecedented efficiencies, employee involvement, a vibrant and desired training program, record output per-man hour, and lowest overall waste in company history. What it did and learned over five years is the story of this book.The science of Self-Directed Work Teams resides in the realization that chance and stewardship are different sides of the same coin. Admitting to the obvious truth of infinite human variation dismantles the notion of truly controlling people. If not in their actions, surely in their minds and reflected in their attitudes people resent being told what to do. They much prefer to be told why something must be done and then allowed to apply their unique talents and strengths to manage the assignment. Leaders who understand and therefore respect individual differences use diversity to create value, allowing the insights of others to create often-superior approaches. This story could have taken place in a hospital, school, supermarket, or any other organization that requires people to work together for the greater good. Regardless of the setting, be it computer service, healthcare, education, manufacturing or child care, what follows could just as well be your story. Because it’s about people and their unlimited potential to achieve extraordinary things, the manufacture of pipe is simply a metaphor. Any group of people facing another day just like yesterday can choose to follow this path, regardless of the style or color of shoes they wear. True opportunity is "one size fits all."

Download or read book Self Directed Work Teams the New American Challenge written by Jack D. Moran Orsburn (Linda Musselwhite, Ed Zeng Ger, John H.) and published by Irwin Professional Publishing. This book was released on 1996-06-26 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The New Self directed Work Teams written by Jack D. Orsburn and published by Schaum's Outline Series. This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Self-directed work teams have revolutionized the global work force by increasing employee productivity and minimizing corporate bureaucracy. In this second edition, the authors bring their research up to date with the latest trends, examples, and case studies, while maintaining the practical format that made their first edition the classic reference in the field. 25 illustrations.

Download or read book 50 Activities for Self directed Teams written by Glenn M. Parker and published by Human Resource Development. This book was released on 1994 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Implement successful self-managed teams in your organization. Teach team leaders and team members how to resolve conflict, assess their performance, hold meetings, build trust, solve problems, and get results.

Download or read book Leading Self Directed Work Teams written by Kimball Fisher and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 1999-12-09 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new edition of the book that lead the self-directed work teams revolution. Leading Self-Directed Work Teams is one of the best-selling books on teams ever published. Now, the perfect guide for any team leader has been revised and expanded to reflect the new realities of team-based organizations. By explaining how team leaders differ from conventional supervisors, this informative volume which is based on the author's successful seminars and workshops is especially useful for those managers who move from hierarchical to participatory structures. This edition feature more practical examples and techniques than in the previous edition, new research, dozens of tips and checklists, case studies, and valuable training exercises. It has been used and praised by experts at Motorola, M.I.T., AT&T and many other organizations.

Download or read book Empowered Teams written by Richard S. Wellins and published by Jossey-Bass. This book was released on 1991-07-26 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The most complete treatment I've seen on the subject....If you're making the move to self-directed work teams, this is the book to read!"--Chuck Day, editor-in-chief, Industry WeekEmpowered Teams provides the frank answers to questions about how teams work, what makes them effective, when they are useful, how to get them going, and how to maintain their vigor and productivity over the long haul. Draws on a survey of over five hundred organizations and an in-depth study of twenty-eight companies (conducted jointly by Industry Week and the Association for Quality and Participation).

Download or read book Self directed Work Teams written by Ed Rose and published by ASTD. This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provide your organization with a blueprint for implementing self-directed work teams-the most productive and best held secret and organization can promote. Loaded with practical tips and strategies, explore a four-step process for managing cultural change to work team environment and keep the transition on track.

Download or read book Self directed Work Teams a Brief Description written by Queen's University (Kingston, Ont.). Industrial Relations Centre and published by Kingston, ON : IRC Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 2 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Why Teams Can Fail and what to Do about it written by Darcy E. Hitchcock and published by McGraw-Hill Companies. This book was released on 1995 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Today one in five organizations has implemented (or is in the process of implementing) self-directed work teams. Experts predict that by the end of the century, 40 to 50 percent of all workers will be managing themselves in teams. There's good reason for this trend - teams that work well together can achieve some of the greatest breakthroughs in organizational history. But with the rapid growth in popularity of teams can come failures, and every organization has known those teams that are disorganized, unmotivated, and ultimately, short-lived. Why Teams Can Fail identifies the most common problems faced by high-performance, self-directed teams, offering specific suggestions for spotting and solving the problems and creating teams that really work. This unique troubleshooting guide shows how to: turn fear and intimidation into confidence and motivation; overcome lack of faith and commitment and set positive, reachable goals; and smooth out adversarial relationships and handle the problem of anarchy.

Download or read book W Edwards Deming written by John C. Wood and published by Taylor & Francis US. This book was released on 2005 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Succeeding as a Self Managed Team written by Richard Y. Chang and published by Pfeiffer. This book was released on 1999-06-28 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the key tools for making self-directed work teams function as true teams. Work team leaders and managers involved in creating and developing teams will benefit from this guide covering self-managed team models, the transition to self-managed teams, and more.

Download or read book Kaikaku written by Norman Bodek and published by PCS Inc.. This book was released on 2004 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Foreword. . . Foreword. . Ch. 1. The journey begins. 5. Ch. 2. Introducing Dr. Shigeo Shingo. 15. Ch. 3. Taichi Ohno. 27. Ch. 4. Defining waste. 39. Ch. 5. Dr. Shingo asking five whys at Granville Phillips. 45. Ch. 6. My first trip to Japan : a thriller. 49. Ch. 7. Discovering Shingo : a magic moment. 63. Ch. 8. The lobster feast and the first changeover by Dr. Shingo. 71. Ch. 9. The study mission process. 85. Ch. 10. SMED - quick changeovers - the heart of JIT. 93. Ch. 11. My mental transformation : there are 'gems' scattered all over Japan. 103. Ch. 12. Developing an understanding of Japan. 121. Ch. 13. Factory tours : a feast for the eyes. 127. Ch. 14. The Gemba walk. 137. Ch. 15. 5 S. 143. Ch. 16. Discovering books in Japan. 147. Ch. 17. Fire the quality manager!. 155. Ch. 18. The best factory in the world. 161. Ch. 19. Getting to know Dr. Shingo. 171. Ch. 20. The birth of the Kaizen Blitz. 177. Ch. 21. Finding books and meeting Kazuhiro Uchiyama. 187. Ch. 22. Shingo to teacher. 193. Ch. 23. Never take no for an answer. 197. Ch. 24. Introduction to TPM - another billion dollar idea. 201. Ch. 25. Shigehiro Nakamura. 213. Ch. 26. Kaoru Ishikawa. 227. Ch. 27. Iwao Kobayashi - 20 keys. 231. Ch. 28. Union of Japanese scientists and engineers (JUSE). 235. Ch. 29. Dr. W. Edwards deming. 237. Ch. 30. The impact of Dr. Joseph Juran. 251. Ch. 31. Life time employment system. 253. Ch. 32. Quick and easy Kaizen. 257. Ch. 33. A gallery of great geniuses. 277. Ch. 34. Professor Louis E. Davis and socio-technical systems. 295. Ch. 35. Failure to change is a vice!. 301. Ch. 36. Summary. 305. Ch. 37. Gary Convis - President Toyota (TMMK). 307. Ch. 38. Gary Smuda - technicolor corporation. 319. Ch. 39. Professor Doc - Robert Hall. 329. Ch. 40. Don Dewar - President QCI International. 341. Ch. 41. Richard Schonberger. 345. Ch. 42. Vision statements. 355. . Lean terms. 361.

Download or read book Teaming Up written by Darrel Ray and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 1995 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This hands-on book guides results-hungry managers, human resource pros, and team facilitators through a full, detailed process for changing any top-down organization into a self-directed, team-controlled work structure that boosts morale, maximizes resources and dramatically reduces costs. The book is based upon the proprietary teams-implementation program developed by Dr. Ray.

Download or read book Leading Self Directed Work Teams written by Kimball Fisher and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 1999-11-18 with total page 379 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new edition of the book that lead the self-directed work teams revolution. Leading Self-Directed Work Teams is one of the best-selling books on teams ever published. Now, the perfect guide for any team leader has been revised and expanded to reflect the new realities of team-based organizations. By explaining how team leaders differ from conventional supervisors, this informative volume which is based on the author's successful seminars and workshops is especially useful for those managers who move from hierarchical to participatory structures. This edition feature more practical examples and techniques than in the previous edition, new research, dozens of tips and checklists, case studies, and valuable training exercises. It has been used and praised by experts at Motorola, M.I.T., AT&T and many other organizations.

Download or read book High Performing Self Managed Work Teams written by Dale E. Yeatts and published by SAGE. This book was released on 1998 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: `This book is a must for scholars and practitioners interested in managing work teams in organizations.... Yeatts and Hyten have written an excellent reference work. The book synthesizes a wealth of prior research into a testable model of Self-Managed Work Team performance' - Management Learning`The work is wide-ranging in its scope but retains a clear focus and coherence throughout.' International Journal of Public-Private PartnershipsSince the mid-1970s, pressure from international competition has forced business in the United States to look for better ways to achieve and maintain a competitive position. One popular tool is the self-managed work-team (SMWT). This book provides a thorough examination of SMWT both at the level of theory and at the practical level of when to use work teams to find solutions and how to develop successful teams.By examining the most widely accepted theories of work-team performance, illustrated by 10 case studies from the areas of manufacturing, public service and health care, the authors define: how high-performing self-managed work teams differ from work groups and short-term teams; the problems which compel an organization to create such teams; the factors which explain successful self-managed work teams; and how to develop high performing cost-effective teams.

Download or read book Managing All in One For Dummies written by Traci Cumbay and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-01-28 with total page 696 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your all-encompassing guide to managing people, projects, and teams Being a manager can be an intimidating and challenging task. Managing involves teaching new skills to employees, helping land a new customer, accomplishing an important assignment, increasing performance, and much more. The process of management can be very challenging at times, but it can also bring you a sense of fulfillment that you never imagined possible. Managing All-In-One For Dummies is the practical, plain-English guide that covers all the basics of business management, helping you to navigate today's most innovative business strategies. Pulls together content from the Dummies Management library Offers advice for anticipating change and leading subordinates through change Includes tips on how to manage your business with effective leadership Whether you're a new manager or a seasoned professional, Managing All-in-One For Dummies gives you everything you need to manage successfully.

Download or read book Managing Teams For Dummies written by Marty Brounstein and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-05-04 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the ever-changing world of work, the idea of spending some or all of your time working in teams is becoming more and more common. From solving problems, to tackling projects, to providing organizational leadership, the roles and importance of teams continue to grow. Leading a team is no easy job, but when a team gels, they can far outperform traditional work groups. Managing Teams For Dummies is for anyone who has been asked to take on the role of team leader. This book can help you manage your team, whether you’re a senior manager or worker who doesn’t have supervisory responsibilities, but has become the point person on a specific project. Managing Teams For Dummies can help you build and lead high-performing teams. Packed with tips on setting and reaching goals, resolving conflicts, leading teams through change, and providing team members with the skills to work together productively, this book will help you keep any team you mange focused and efficient. Managing Teams For Dummies will also: Take you beyond the conceptual idea of teams and provide practical advice for developing groups that become winning teams Describe the type of leadership needed to guide teams successfully and prepare you for challenges that arise Reveal the three cornerstones’ model for developing team success and provide how-to strategies to make them happen Discuss the types of teams that are growing in popularity, namely self-directed teams, project teams, and task teams Teams make it possible to bring together the variety of skills, perspectives, and talents that you need in the contemporary workplace. With Managing Teams For Dummies you can make sure your team performs to the best of its ability and while trying to achieve its goal.