Tip #49 Negative Flakes and Leading Change
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November 20, 2008
Greetings!
Negative Flake Rates and Leading Change Campaign planners expect a "flake rate" among those who promise to volunteer. In other words, they expect a certain percentage of people to "flake out" and not show up. The weekend leading up to the presidential election in the US, the Obama campaign experienced the opposite: they got a negative flake rate. They got more volunteers showing up than they had planned for. If you'd like to read more on this, just click on this link to my blog Collaboration in Government My buddy, Jake Jacobs is taking part in what looks to be a fascinating Webinar on collaboration in government (and the timing couldn't be more perfect). Jake is author of Real Time Strategic Change and just knows a lot about how to build collaboration in complex systems. I twill be held on Monday, November 24 from 6 to 9 PM Pacific Time. For more information go to: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/587172713 Leading from the Middle
Today, I am introducing a new e-book titled Leading from the Middle: How Its Different, Why it Matters. Based on the popularity of a Teleseminar I did a couple of years ago called The Middle Manager's Dilemma (you may have taken part in it or purchased the CD version), I wrote this new electronic book. Early readers tell me that it is instantly practical. 
Here's what one reader had to say about my new ebook:
"In his customary perceptive manner, Rick Maurer has recognized an area of life that is underrepresented in the current literature, and has provided us with both an insightful and useful guide to the tough world of leading from the middle." Graham Bullen, Consultant, Vancouver, CA
If you need to improve as a middle manager (or want to help your middle managers succeed) please take a look at my new ebook, I think it will help. If your a senior manager, you might find this ebook a critical read for all of your middle managers. If this ebook seems interesting, please take a look at the description here.
Oh, I am trying a different way to present my new books, it's a type of online "letter" . Let me know what you think of this letter style of communication at rick@beyondresistance.com
Sincerely,
Rick Maurer President
Maurer & Associates
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phone: 703-525-7074
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NEW eBook
Leading From the Middle
How It's Different. Why It Matters.
by Rick Maurer
Middle managers have it tough -- all the work and none of the glory. Of course that's an exaggeration, but sometimes it can feel like that, right?
The work is demanding. You may be accountable to many bosses all who have slightly different agendas and priorities. You've got keep your own staff working productively. . . and, you've got to rely on other managers and professionals down the hall or around the world in order to get your work done. All of that juggling takes a lot of skill.
Some middle managers seem to do a great job of getting others to go along with them. Time after time, people want to follow them. Others don't fare as well, and find that they are unable to get the support they need to get projects started or completed.
Then, there are those who fit uncomfortably in-between success and failure of leadership. Sometimes they are able to get people to go along while at other times, wonder what went wrong.
This ebook Leading from the Middle: How It's Different. Why It Matters is a quick read 38-page book which provides concepts to make success as a middle manager attainable. Whether you are a new or seasoned middle manager, this ebook brings insightful ideas for successfully "leading from the middle". And, it delivers a solid, essential plan so that you can get started right away.
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 Our New Website
Many of you sent me notes about our new website. You seem to like it. Thank you. If you haven't seen it yet, please take a look. There is a lot of free stuff on change management you can use.
Thanks,
Rick
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