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And Dignity for All James Despain

And Dignity for All By James Despain

And Dignity for All by James Despain


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This volume reveals how simple values like respect, empowerment, civility and an open dialogue between employees and management turned a troubled rust belt dinosaur into a highly profitable monster with exemplary labour relations and stellar numbers.

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And Dignity for All: Unlocking Greatness with Values-Based Leadership by James Despain

And Dignity for All is about leading with values, leading by example, and - in so doing - unleashing the astonishing commitment and innovation that are buried within your organization right now. Discover how Jim Despain and his colleagues used values-based management to transform Caterpillar's Track-Type Tractors Division into one of the firm's key profit centers. Jim's honesty and ability to rise from the ashes of his mistakes are inspirational. His respect for the common worker and personal search for dignity and self-worth lead him to a new kind of leadership. And his transformation of a struggling organization provides a powerful blueprint for transforming your own - you can make it happen, too.

About James Despain

JIM DESPAIN rose from hourly worker at Caterpillar to Vice President and General Manager of Track-Type Tractors Division in East Peoria, Illinois-one of the company's largest manufacturing facilities. As its leader, he transformed the division's bottom line, cutting its breakeven point in half, while at the same time dramatically improving its historically difficult labor relations. Despain is currently a trustee at Eureka College.

JANE BODMAN CONVERSE was the communications player on Jim's culture-change team, responsible for messages and media to support the transformation at Caterpillar. She is President of Converse Inc., Peoria, Illinois, and has more than 30 years experience in organizational consulting, communications, and marketing.

Table of Contents



Foreword.


Acknowledgments.


Introduction.


1. Death of the Dog.


2. Pitchin Pennies.


3. The Speck in My Eye.


4. Benched.


5. Unjust Rewards.


6. A Second Betrayal.


7. The Piano that Played.


8. The Line on Fire.


9. Thieves in the Night.


10. The Sound of Silence.


11. Alone with My Fears.


12. Excellencia.


13. Back to the Beginning.


14. Turning It Around.


15. A Painful Conclusion.


16. The Struggle Is On.


17. One Strong Voice.


18. Legacy.


19. The Legacy Lives.


Conclusion.


Appendix.

Additional information

CIN0131005324LN
9780131005327
0131005324
And Dignity for All: Unlocking Greatness with Values-Based Leadership by James Despain
Used - Like New
Hardback
Pearson Education (US)
2003-02-04
232
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

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