
Outfocus
Harness the Power of Collaboration
Bill Adams(Author)
Forbes Books (Publisher)
Will be published approx. on 28. July 2022
Book
Hardback
216 pages
978-1-950863-97-6 (ISBN)
Description
YOUR WAY TO A COLLABORATIVE ORGANIZATION
In these pages, innovation and transformation expert Bill Adams reveals why a modern-day phenomenon he dubbed "on-the-fly leadership" creates a fallout on the Core Leadership Functions and a blowback effect on the ability of leaders to focus their attention that he calls Attention Deficit Syndrome. Drawing upon years of research and consulting experience in Fortune 50 and high-growth companies, he maintains that knowing how to deal with the fallout and the blowback is an essential part of good leadership in this age of collaboration. You'll discover what it takes to compete in the race to out-collaborate competitors. And why the author's Five Focus Factors are a roadmap to help leaders get the job done. You'll further be introduced to his AI-driven platform-TARGA-that enables organizations to hyper collaborate and fully gain the competitive advantage.
You will learn how his three Forces of Excellence move the organization closer towards excellence, the "holy grail" of performance. Especially in the post-COVID world, leaders must take notice. There is much at stake not knowing how to OUTFOCUS competitors.
FIVE FOCUS FACTORS TO SUCCEED: 1. OVERCOMING THE FALLOUT 2. HONING ATTENTION SKILLS 3. MOVING THE ORGANIZATION 4. LEVERAGING ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY 5. ATTAINING HYPER COLLABORATION
In these pages, innovation and transformation expert Bill Adams reveals why a modern-day phenomenon he dubbed "on-the-fly leadership" creates a fallout on the Core Leadership Functions and a blowback effect on the ability of leaders to focus their attention that he calls Attention Deficit Syndrome. Drawing upon years of research and consulting experience in Fortune 50 and high-growth companies, he maintains that knowing how to deal with the fallout and the blowback is an essential part of good leadership in this age of collaboration. You'll discover what it takes to compete in the race to out-collaborate competitors. And why the author's Five Focus Factors are a roadmap to help leaders get the job done. You'll further be introduced to his AI-driven platform-TARGA-that enables organizations to hyper collaborate and fully gain the competitive advantage.
You will learn how his three Forces of Excellence move the organization closer towards excellence, the "holy grail" of performance. Especially in the post-COVID world, leaders must take notice. There is much at stake not knowing how to OUTFOCUS competitors.
FIVE FOCUS FACTORS TO SUCCEED: 1. OVERCOMING THE FALLOUT 2. HONING ATTENTION SKILLS 3. MOVING THE ORGANIZATION 4. LEVERAGING ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY 5. ATTAINING HYPER COLLABORATION
Reviews / Votes
"Simplify workplace complexity! This is the overarching message carried throughout the book. Regardless of the industry or size of the company, Adams puts forth a recipe for achieving better and more consistent results. Readers will find themselves rising above the endless noise and the mind-numbing minutiae as they turn the pages and learn how to lead teams with calculated and deliberate action. Enabling focus, alignment, accountability, and nimble decision-making, Bill's approach with his Performance Automation Platform is emblematic of the future of work." -Dan Taylor, President, Guidacent Consulting "If you lead, then you should read OUTFOCUS! This book takes our understanding of leadership to a whole new level. Adams describes in vivid detail the challenges executives face managing in the never-fast-enough workplace of today. Coining the phrase "on-the-fly leadership" to represent how leaders lead, Adams presents a disruptive approach that redefines how we think, act, and work in team environments to drive results. To say this book is a game-changer is an understatement; it's a mindset changer." -Barbara MillerFormer VP Global Sourcing and Data Management, AmerisourceBergen "Insightful and compelling, this book puts into perspective what it takes to effectively compete in the modern era. Adams succinctly captures the leadership challenge of the twenty-first century and then artfully explains how optimizing collaboration will maximize performance and move an organization closer toward excellence. A must-read for any executive who aspires to be a great leader. If this book doesn't motivate you to do everything possible to OUTFOCUS competitors, nothing will." -Vincent ZandvlietFormer IBM Global Managing Director "A high-impact read! Adams lays out a road map to shift from management to leadership by harnessing the power of collaboration. In a post-COVID world, the ability to build resilient, adaptive organizations-and leverage a performance platform for effective meeting management, robust decision-making, and impactful reporting-will determine success. Whether you are new to executive management or embarking on an innovative leadership venture, there is something here for everyone." -Shannon LundquistSenior Partner and Federal Account Leader, Deloitte CanadaMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Advantage Media Group
Product notice
With printed dust jacket
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
445 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-950863-97-6 (9781950863976)
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Person
BILL ADAMS JR. is an American businessman, management consultant, author, and speaker. He has built and sold two management consulting firms, the last of which was acquired by Dell/Perot Systems for pre-IPO stock, and a performance software company to a midsize consultancy. Acting as the strategic thought leader to Fortune 50 and high-growth companies, Adams specializes in innovation and transformation. He has served on four NASDAQ boards and as interim CEO in six public companies facing reorganization, SEC issues, and insider buy-out. He continues to be a thought leader in his consulting firm, Whitespace, and is Chairman & CEO of his technology firm, Targatek Inc.
Content
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