Empowering teams: what, why, and how
Michael F. Brower
(PhD from Harvard, 15
years′ academic experience and 20 years in business consulting. He heads
his own consulting and training organization at 30 Alpine Street,
Cambridge, MA 02138.)
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Abstract
Discusses what are empowering teams, why they are important to employees, customers, and organizations, and how to go about empowering them. Presents a model of empowerment, arguing that empowerment means: authority to make decisions, accountability, alignment of direction, and ableness. Discusses ways to develop each of these, including information, supportive functions and systems, and leadership at four levels.
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Citation
Brower, M.F. (1995), "Empowering teams: what, why, and how", Empowerment in Organizations, Vol. 3 No. 1, pp. 13-25. https://doi.org/10.1108/09684899510079780
Publisher
:MCB UP Ltd
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