Collaborative Way : A Story about Engaging the Mind and Spirit of a Company

by Lloyd Fickett

Book by Lloyd Fickett

Genres: Nonfiction, Leadership

114 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1996

Reviews

[Darlene · Rating 4 out of 5]

The conversations didn't seem real at all but the overall concept of the book was great and I plan to use them at my company going forward.

[Janelle Bailey · Rating 4 out of 5]

74: The Collaborative Way by Lloyd Fickett and Jason Fickett.

I read this as a potential book study we are considering for professional development at work, thanks much to a recommendation from my friend Stephanie months ago, who said her workplace has been using it for years as a model for their positive interaction and leadership.

I really, really like the book, both in the easy reading of its stories and in the simple explanations of the program’s principles.

I am super hopeful that others reviewing the program with me will see its merits as well so that we can all work together on making some positive and crucial changes to how things otherwise will continue to “go.”

Has anyone else I know implemented these ideas in their workplace? I’d really like to hear from you to have a better idea how it’s gone for “real” people and places, in addition to Stephanie.

[Zachary O'brien · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5. While the conversations of this book are very much “in a perfect world, this is what would happen”, the overarching vision of this book is great. An easy read that can challenge some simple tasks that we have been programmed to perform since elementary school. Let’s change the way of work for future generations and start by listening generously.

[Blair Stackhouse · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's a bit touchy-feely for me. Yes, these are all good principles in home life and work. Yes, we would all do well to follow them. But I think everyone would lose their minds and tempers once or twice.

[Danielle Scholzen · Rating 2 out of 5]

I was required to read this book from my employer. This book would be fantastic if I was in leadership, but I am not. I think the collaborative way model is a great theory, when people push to apply the methods. Definitely think my supervisors could learn a thing or two from this book if applied.

[John Patrick Morgan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Barely a story told, but great principles.

[Melissa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Dorky book but solid concepts. Worth the 2 hour read.

[Angel Nunez · Rating 1 out of 5]

A leadership book for high school freshmen.

[Laurie Long · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some good points for all members of an organization to adopt.

[Shauna Volkening · Rating 2 out of 5]

Like the system, but hard to get through.

[Nichole]

Meh

[Megan Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had to read this book for work. I think my company picked a good inspirational book. It’s short and straight to the point. I like it.

[Moustafa Elmihy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very simple and easy to read and digest. It aims to change an organization to a learning organization where people from different backgrounds with different work expectations could work together effectively. It teaches a way of understanding and working with each other to achieve an agile and productive organization with high employee loyality and satisfaction in 5 simple steps:
1) Listen Generously
2) Speaking Straight
3) Being for each other
4) Honoring commitments
5) Acknowledgment and appreciation

While sounds easy, it's hard to apply but a true game changer once applied!

[Robert · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nothing really new -- much of it dates back the one-minute mangager days. But, a new presentation that may speak to today's managerial class.

[Erika Maria ZaBa · Rating 2 out of 5]

To me, two things are the highlights on this book, listen without filters and feel responsible on the commitments made to you or the ones you participate in.