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    <title>Mastering Consensus</title>
    <subTitle>A Leader's Guide to Real Dialogues and Finding Common Ground in Five Steps</subTitle>
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    <dateIssued encoding="marc">2024</dateIssued>
    <edition>1st ed. 2024.</edition>
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  <abstract>Achieving a common purpose begins with diverse ideas and opinions. This book guides managers through a five-step process to transform productive controversy into unified action. Mastering these steps helps managers stay grounded and effective, even in turbulent times. Learn to handle difficult candidates, manage rivalry and hierarchy, and navigate chaotic discussions. The author introduces innovative concepts on hierarchy, authority, and leadership styles. The message of the book emphasizes recognizing and using “magic moments” in discussions and promoting good will without imposing values. The steps provided in the book help unlock the secrets to effective consensus-building and leadership with practical strategies and insights. This book is essential for managers seeking to foster collaboration and drive successful outcomes.</abstract>
  <tableOfContents>Prologue -- In the snake pit -- Step 2: Discussion phase -- Step 3: The magic moment -- Step 4: Deciding -- Step 5: Implementation phase -- Asserting yourself.</tableOfContents>
  <note type="statement of responsibility">by Heinz W. Becker.</note>
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