Conversational Capacity: The Secret to Building Successful Teams That Perform When the Pressure Is on, Paperback

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OPEN, BALANCED DIALOGUE--THE KEY TO PEAK TEAM PERFORMANCE In a world of rapid-fire change, it's more important than ever to build teams that work well when the pressure is on--and quality communication can mean the difference between success and failure. Conversational Capacity provides the communication tools you need to ensure that your team remains on track even when dealing with its most troublesome issues, that it responds to tough challenges with agility and skill, and performs brilliantly in circumstances that would incapacitate less disciplined teams. Praise for Conversational Capacity ""This book blows the lid off everything you have learned about team building and will have you asking, 'Why didn't someone show me this before?'"" -- Rick Woodcock, Chief Technology Officer of the US Naval Institute, Annapolis ""Easy to implement, Craig Weber's techniques will transform your organization. We put these principles into practice and saw immediate results."" -- Scott Goodey, CEO, Greenpoint Technologies ""A must-read for leaders and those who aspire to lead. It's one of the most influential books on the value of teaming."" -- Benjamin Ola Akande, Ph D, Professor of Economics and Dean of the George Herbert Walker School of Business and Technology, Webster University ""Conversational Capacity is one of those rare books that will forever change how you see yourself and the people with whom you work. Read it. Recommend it to your boss, your team, and your friends."" -- Jan Wilmott, Director of Leadership Development at the Royal Bank of Canada ""This book provides a practical roadmap to learning the single most important skill that any leader can and should master. Conversational Capacity will change the way you lead and transform your relationships--at work and at home."" -- Andy Restivo, President and CEO of Creative Channel Services, an Omnicom Group Company ""Conversational Capacity shows leadership teams how to think actively and adapt quickly. Better yet, the simplicity of