Linden Leading Across Boundaries

Creating Collaborative Agencies in a Networked World
1. Auflage 2010
ISBN: 978-0-470-58861-1
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 352 Seiten, E-Book

Praise for Leading Across Boundaries
"Leading Across Boundaries is a terrific resource for nonprofitleaders. It is filled with great stories of collaboration, and alsowith the how-to's to make them work!"
-Arlene Kaukus, former president, United Way of Buffalo andErie County, and a nonprofit consultant
"Linden illustrates the importance of collaboration, but drivesfurther into issues of networks to teach us valuable lessons aboutcore interests, trust, leadership, and success. This book is a veryvaluable and timely resource for practitioners who seek to producemore value from effective collaboration."
-Stephen Goldsmith, Daniel Paul Professor of Government,Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, and author, ThePower of Social Innovation
"Linden provides a fresh, practitioner-oriented perspective onthe topic of collaboration-especially for those in the publicand nonprofit sectors wanting to benefit from Web 2.0 andsocial-networking technologies. It's a gem of a book and a terrificroad map for leading change."
-Warren Master, president and editor-in-chief, The PublicManager
"Linden uses fabulous examples to illustrate the essential ideasfor collaboration and for effective leadership. His discussions ofpolitical acumen and the interpersonal side of collaboration areespecially enlightening. I've been a manager for a long time, andwish I'd read this book earlier in my career!"
-Ellen Switkes, assistant vice president emeritus, academicadvancement, office of the president, University of California
"Trust, transparency, and relationships are keys to successfulcollaboration. Linden takes these concepts and more and constructsa masterful lesson plan for us to follow."
-Tim Longo, police chief, Charlottesville, Virginia
"...an invaluable contribution to anyone charged with shapingorganizations, big and small."-Don Kettl, author, The NextGovernment of the United States
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Autoren/Hrsg.

Linden, Russell M.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Tables, Figures, and Exhibits.
Major Case Studies.
Web Contents.
Introduction.
Self-Assessment.
Part 1. Creating the Foundations of Collaboration.
1. The Promise, and Challenge, of Leading in a NetworkedWorld.
The consequences of poor and of strong collaboration, thereasons why we need to surmount our individualistic natures andfragmented agencies, and ways to meet both me and we needs.
2. AGEP: A Collaborative Project That's Making a BigDifference.
The example of a leader who developed and managed acollaborative project in which universities formed an alliance tosignificantly increase minority enrollment in graduateprograms.
3. A Framework for Collaboration.
The structure of collaboration, and key factors that form thefoundation of success.
4. The Power of Relationships Built on Trust.
Why trust is the glue in most successful collaborative projects,and strategies for creating trust.
5. The Art of Collaborative Leadership.
The five characteristics of collaborative leaders, and the storyof a successful effort to rejuvenate an old industrial city.
Part 2. Getting Started: Dealing with Process and PeopleIssues.
6. Getting the Collaborative Process Started.
The steps for creating collaborative teams, and the story of howan alliance supporting small businesses got off to a greatstart.
7. Getting Commitment on a Common Direction.
Methods for getting a collaborative team to agree on goals andstrategies, and the example of an unlikely partnership amongtobacco growers and public health advocates.
8. Working Effectively Across Different Cultures.
Ways of dealing with different values, norms, and procedures,and the inspiring example of Israeli Jews and Arabs who are doingjust that.
9. Dealing with People Problems in Collaboration.
A methodology for anticipating and coping with difficult peopleand situations, and two cases studies of virtual collaboration inthe intelligence community.
10. Dealing with the Most Difficult Situations: Huge Egos,Empire Builders, Information Hoarders, and the Cultures ThatReinforce Them
Lessons from financial agency leaders who created successfulcollaboration in the toughest of cultures.
Part 3. Developing Sustainable CollaborativeCultures.
11. Co-Locating Operations: Using Shared Space to FosterInformation Sharing and a Culture of Collaboration.
Three examples from nonprofit and government agencies thatdemonstrate both the collaboration benefits from co-location andsome critical success factors and issues.
12. Using CompStat: A Structured Method for GeneratingCollaboration and Accountability.
Washington State's adaptation of the CompStat method pioneeredby the New York City Police Department, a method that generatescollaboration on high priorities and makes a difference in people'slives.
13. Using the New Web to Help Stakeholders Collaborate in ValueCreation.
How innovative agencies are using Web 2.0 tools to break downbarriers, share information, and engage stakeholders in producingquality outcomes and fostering change, and how you can do thesame
14. Developing the Leadership to Create Tomorrow's CollaborativeCultures.
Lessons from Cisco Systems' transformation to a decentralizedculture that rewards collaboration, how the Millennial Generationcan transform your agency, and how collaborative leaders developand foster a collaborative mindset to make a difference.
Resource A: Create Your Own Game Plan.
Resource B: Country Rankings on Five Cultural Factors.
References
Acknowledgments.
About the Author.
Index.

Über Autor(innen)

Russell M. Linden is a management consultant and adjunct faculty member at the University of Virginia, the University of Maryland, and the Federal Executive Institute. He specializes in organizational change and has more than 30 years of experience helping government, nonprofit, and private-sector organizations develop leadership, foster innovation, and improve organizational performance. He is the author of Working Across Boundaries and Seamless Government.