{"product_id":"guiding-the-journey-to-collaborative-work-systems-a-strategic-design-workbook-paperback-softback-9780787967888","title":"Guiding the Journey to Collaborative Work Systems; A Strategic Design Workbook (Paperback \/ softback) 9780787967888","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eGuiding the Journey to Collaborative Work Systems\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eA Strategic Design Workbook\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"There are few business books that can bridge the chasm between academic rigor and real-life application, but this is one of them. It is both practical and thorough, and it discusses some of the most pertinent topics associated with teams today. I strongly recommend this book. Let me rephrase that. If you don't read this book, you and your company will be at a serious competitive disadvantage.\"\u003cbr\u003e —Kimball Fisher, author, \u003ci\u003eLeading Self-Directed Work Teams,\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003ecoauthor, The Distance Manager\u003c\/i\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\"Use of this workbook will serve as a catalyst to dramatically enhance then impact of a steering team by creating a common vision, shared understanding, and a step-by-step approach to the change process.\"\u003cbr\u003e —Maria W. Taylor, director, learning solutions and development, Raytheon Learning Institutes\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Collaborative work systems are occurring informally in your business every day. You should organize them to create a more effective result aimed at improving your bottom line. This workbook contains the tools for you to lead this effort.\"\u003cbr\u003e —Kyle Ramsey, business unit manager, Intel Corporation\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eMichael M. Beyerlein (Author), Cheryl Harris (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780787967888, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 6 October 2003\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e432 pages, Drawings: 23 B\u0026amp;W, 0 Color; Tables: 71 B\u0026amp;W, 0 Color; Exhibits: 59 B\u0026amp;W, 0 Color\u003cbr\u003e28 x 21.6 x 2.6 cm, 0.98 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eGuiding the Journey to Collaborative Work Systems\u003c\/i\u003e is a hands-on, practical guide for dealing with the challenges of designing and implementing collaboration in the workplace. People working in groups and teams, team-based organizations and networked organizations, and value chains and strategic alliances understand that effective collaboration is mandatory for success in today's business environment. Change leaders— such as organization development managers, steering committee members, design team members, line managers, and others— will find this workbook an invaluable source of help, as it provides a step-by-step planning process to transform an organization to better support collaboration. Teams and groups can use the workbook to improve their collaborative processes, and elements of the workbook can be applied to a wide variety of situations where collaboration is needed.  \u003cp\u003eThe workbook covers a broad range of topics necessary for successful change, including generating and maintaining support for the initiative, launching a thoroughly planned change program, and effectively communicating the plan to the rest of the organization. Filled with assessments, tools, and activities, and based on interviews conducted with twenty-one experts and hundreds of team members, \u003ci\u003eGuiding the Journey to Collaborative Work Systems\u003c\/i\u003e offers the support needed to design in-depth plans for changing work systems to facilitate collaborative excellence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eList of Figures, Tables, and Tools.  \u003cp\u003ePreface for the Collaborative Work Systems Series.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eINTRODUCTION UNDERSTAND THE STRATEGIC DESIGN PROCESS.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: How to Use This Workbook.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRationale for the Workbook.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoals of the Workbook.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorkbook Organization.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElements in Each Chapter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePractical Focus.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApproaches to the Material.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContent Icons.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecial Terms.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Collaborative Work Systems Series.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResources.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Learn the Basics of Collaborative Work Systems.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Question of This Chapter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuick Look.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Is a Collaborative Work System?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of Collaborative Work Systems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstand the Current Organization.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelect the Collaborative Work System Target.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeys to the Chapter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Wrap-Up.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResources.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Start with the Guiding Assessment.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Question of This Chapter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuick Look.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Strategic Design Process and Guiding Assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart I: Create a Foundation for Change.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart II: Align the Organization for Collaboration.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummarize the Pressures For and Against Change.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeys to the Chapter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Wrap-Up.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResources.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePART I: CREATE A FOUNDATION FOR CHANGE.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Launch the Change Leadership Team.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Question of This Chapter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuick Look.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLaunch the Change Leadership Team.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelect CLT Members.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuild Common Understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManage Team Boundaries.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInvest in Team Competencies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManage the Meeting Process for Productivity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeys to the Chapter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Wrap-Up.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResources.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Charter the Change Leadership Team.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Question of This Chapter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuick Look.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Chartering Process.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstablish Team Processes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstablish Effective Sponsorship.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManage Performance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstablish Escalation Path.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecharter Annually.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeys to the Chapter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Wrap-Up.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResources.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Think Strategically About Change.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Question of This Chapter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuick Look.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThink Strategically as Well as Tactically.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlign the Strategic Change Plan with the Organization’s Overall Strategy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreate and Energize a Vision for the Change Initiative.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTake a Deliberate and Disciplined Approach to Planning.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWork as a Team to Create and Implement the Plan.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeys to the Chapter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Wrap-Up.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResources.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Apply Effective Change Principles.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Question of This Chapter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuick Look.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuild a Big Picture of Change Management.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuild Expertise in Strategic Change Processes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEffective Change Principles.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStart from Where You Are.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenerate Short-Term Wins.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMinimize Critical Specifications.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlan for Resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntegrate with Other Change Initiatives.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDo Not Create the Plan in a Vacuum.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeys to the Chapter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Wrap-Up.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResources.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Build the Business Case.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Question of This Chapter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuick Look.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Is the Business Case?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContents of the Business Case.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePresenting to the Top Management Team.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeys to the Chapter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Wrap-Up.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResources.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Identify Needs and Assess Progress.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Question of This Chapter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuick Look.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Purpose and Value of Assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuality of Assessment Methods.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssess Collaboration at the Organizational Level.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssess Collaboration at the Team and Group Level.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbide by Principles of Ethical Assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeys to the Chapter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Wrap-Up.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResources.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePART II: ALIGN THE ORGANIZATION FOR COLLABORATION.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Connect to the Environment.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Question of This Chapter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuick Look.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Is the Environment?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuild Mechanisms to Create Awareness of the Environment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAct on Awareness of the Environment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreate Ways for All Members to Contribute.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeys to the Chapter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Wrap-Up.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResources.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Craft a Culture of Collaboration and Entrepreneurship.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Question of This Chapter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuick Look.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Is Culture?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Change Culture?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentify Current Culture.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCharacteristics of Collaborative Culture.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlign Organizational Subcultures.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCharacteristics of Entrepreneurial Culture.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnvision Ideal Culture.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBegin the Journey to Ideal Culture.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeys to the Chapter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Wrap-Up.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResources.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: Understand Work Processes.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Question of This Chapter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuick Look.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Focus on Work Processes?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMap Work Processes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnalyze Work Processes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstand Customer, Supplier, and Regulator Requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeys to the Chapter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Wrap-Up.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResources.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: Design Using an Array of Structures.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Question of This Chapter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuick Look.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Is Organization Structure?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUse an Array of Collaborative Structures.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstand Realities That Affect Future Organization Design.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVisualize Future Organization Structure.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermine Where to Start Implementation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeys to the Chapter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Wrap-Up.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResources.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14: Plan Employee Empowerment.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Question of This Chapter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuick Look.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Is Empowerment?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentify Limits of Empowerment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesign the Empowerment Plan.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeys to the Chapter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Wrap-Up.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResources.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15 Define New Roles of Leaders.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Question of This Chapter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuick Look.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Is Collaborative Leadership?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeader Transition from Traditional to Collaborative.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefine Roles of Leaders at All Levels.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentify Leader Roles to Support the Empowerment Plan.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeys to the Chapter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Wrap-Up.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResources.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16: Align Support Systems.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Question of This Chapter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuick Look.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreate the Context for Collaboration with Support Systems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUse Support Systems in All Shapes and Sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlign Support Systems with Your Environment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLink Support Systems Development to Empowerment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreate Committees to Implement Support Systems Change.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContinually Assess and Adjust Support Systems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeys to the Chapter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Wrap-Up.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResources.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17: Conclusion: Working Toward the Future.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Questions of This Chapter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuick Look.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview of the Workbook.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreate a CWS Initiative Handbook.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAddress Key Questions from Each Critical Success Factor Chapter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLaunch into the Future.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeys to the Chapter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Series Editors.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Authors.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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