Opening Doors to Teamwork and Collaboration 4 Keys That Change Everything

Organizations are only as productive as the interactions that take place between individuals, teams and divisions. This book is a short, engaging guide for dramatically improving the quality of these interactions. The four "keys" that Judith Katz and Frederick Miller provide offer a framework and a common language for creating an open, honest and supportive workplace, one where people aren't afraid to speak up and where everyone feels respected. The four keys are: Lean into Discomfort: Be willing to move beyond your comfort zone, and help create an environment where others feel the same way. Listen as an Ally: Try to find ways you can support fellow employee's ideas. Share Your Intent and Intensity: Make it crystal clear how committed you feel to any idea you raise. Share Street Corners: Your perspective-your corner-is only one point of view. Actively encourage people from other "corners" to offer their perspectives.

Judith H. Katz is Executive Vice President and Frederick A. Miller is CEO and Lead Client Strategist, of The Kaleel Jamison Consulting Group, Inc. They are the coauthors of The Inclusion Breakthrough and Be BIG.
Judith H. Katz is Executive Vice President and Frederick A. Miller is CEO and Lead Client Strategist, of The Kaleel Jamison Consulting Group, Inc. They are the coauthors of The Inclusion Breakthrough and Be BIG.

Foreword by Willie A. Deese
Welcome to Opening Doors
Introduction: 4 Keys That Change EVERYTHING
1. Opening the Door to Trust – Key #1: Lean into Discomfort
2. Opening the Door to Collaboration – Key #2: Listen as an Ally
3. Opening the Door to Understanding – Key #3: State Your Intent and Intensity
4. Opening the Door to Breakthroughs – Key #4: Share Your Street Corner
Last Words: Our Hopes and Dreams
Acknowledgments
About the Authors