Includes bibliographical references (p. 245) and index.
Contents
A practical definition of high performance -- Rebecca Allen's high performance patterns -- Nick Rostov's high performance pattern -- Answers to typical questions about discovering patterns -- Revitalizing a task you are stuck with and sick of -- Finding a winning strategy in a corporate power struggle -- Getting a critical project back on track -- Deciding which job to go after and getting it -- Finding time for the family while holding a demanding executive position -- Making the best of the only job available in a downsizing -- Finding an unconventional niche that fits -- Cutting a staff to it's best performers -- Holding to strong values while executing a tough corporate decision -- Giving something your best shot even if it doesn't work -- Answers to typical questions about applying patterns -- Finding a new way of working with a colleague in a difficult situation -- Suggesting new ways to divide tasks -- Using patterns to change the focus within a group -- Answers to typical questions about applying patterns to pairs.
