A Voice at the Table: Discover the lesson learned and empower all voices to be heard.

by Brendan Kelly, Deeann Kelly (Editor)

Overview

"A Voice at the Table" is an opportunity for all people, leadership, team members and any stakeholder with skin in the game/process to learn from what's been done to improve what will be done. For each voice to share their unique perspective and feel heard. Too often businesses or collaborative teams fail to learn from what they've done. Leading to a continuous cycle of repeating bad ideas, lengthy processes or poor use of time and worse yet, employee frustration and burnout. Leadership and management fail to take that needed time to pause and learn, which doesn't allow for all of the participant's voices to be heard. This will lead to valuable employees becoming unengaged and going through the work day and week simply checking the box. Or, worse yet, having those former "A+" players leaving for other opportunities. The power of this book is that it shares real world data and insight into the benefits of giving our team members a voice, an opportunity to be heard. When we actively listen to all of the experiences of our team members we are building a culture of respect and collaboration. The After-Action Review allows all team member's perspectives of an event or project to be shared, discussed and even respectfully debated. It gives everyone a voice at the table.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798331446505
Publisher:	Barnes & Noble Press
Publication date:	08/18/2024
Pages:	178
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.38(d)

About the Author

Brendan Kelly is an expert at facilitating After-Action Reviews and training groups on the topic. He is also a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, a Certified Change Management Professional and has a passion for helping teams and individuals succeed. Brendan served in the U.S. Army for 22 years, in which he held various positions. Upon retirement he worked as a High School Teacher teaching Leadership Education, oversaw recruiting and retention programs in the private sector, Created the first After-Action Review Department in High Education at the University of North Texas Health Science Center (an achievement he feels is close to the top). Currently Brendan works with the State California as a Performance Development Consultant. Brendan says “What keeps me going is a desire to help improve team dynamics and helping an organization discover the Lessons Learned, learning from events, actions and/or projects to improve what they do. When we can do this, we grow as a team, barriers come down, communication improves, people are more collaborative and engaged.” Brendan has been nominated and received many awards over the years. From Service Member of the Year to Teacher of the Year. However, he’ll tell you it wasn’t just his achievement, but all those that helped him along the way. When he’s not working or writing, Brendan enjoys leather work and creating one-of-a-kind items. He likes traveling, regardless of how close or far, with his lovely wife of 31+ years and sometimes just relaxing at the house enjoying the peace and quiet.