The Firefly EffectSeeking a more innovative and productive workforce? The Firefly Effect illuminates your path. Kimberly Douglas teaches you how to transform your group's talents and energy into workable business ideas. Packed with do-it-now tactics and compelling real-world stories, her book helps leaders in all fields engage and direct team members in the "firefly chase" of creativity—sparking their natural brilliance and leveraging it for truly magical results.
Meet the Author Kimberly Douglas, SPHR, President of FireFly Facilitation, Inc. is a nationally recognized team effectiveness expert. Using her knowledge of industrial/organizational psychology plus her real-life consulting and corporate HR executive experience, she has collaborated with hundreds of leaders over the last twenty years – at organizations such as AT&T, Coca-Cola, United Way, UPS, and even the US Marine Corps – to dramatically improve their business performance.
Praise for The Firefly Effect"Insightful, fun, and transformative, Kimberly Douglas weaves practice and analogy into chapters that will spark the creativity of individuals, leaders, teams, and their organizations!" "In this fast paced and very readable book, Kimberly Douglas, herself a successful entrepreneur and valued consultant to numerous nimble and effective companies and their high-achieving executives, shares the lessons that propelled her remarkable accomplishments and that will motivate and assist each reader!" "The Firefly Effect debunks the myth that creativity is an exclusive gift, shared by a select few. It provides real-world tools to unleash and direct the creative spark that lives in everyone and make teams more effective by celebrating and leveraging their differences". "Business leaders will find Kimberly Douglas' ideas concrete, practical, and doable. Sometimes facilitation gets elaborate and confusing. This book's ideas are very pragmatic and actionable." "At a time when everyone is looking for an extra something to win in the market, The Firefly Effect provides that practical spark that teams need. Kimberly's passion and practicality come through in a highly usable guide to creating effective teams." "Kimberly Douglas vividly brings to life the metaphor of the firefly hunt, providing us with measurable and actionable items that can lead to tangible business results." "The Firefly Effect is a great how-to handbook focused on inspirational and collaborative leadership. The wealth of practical, tried-and-true methods, as well as new ideas, suggestions, techniques and tools can be used to help leaders at all levels. This book is a must read for anyone interested in 'becoming the change we want to see'." "The author doesn't just define management theories but instead uses relevant and interesting personal and professional experiences. The section on the 'new' role of the team leader was particularly interesting and useful for increasing the creativity and ultimately the results of a team. Very entertaining while also providing great advice." "The Firefly Effect brings it all together. For seasoned leaders to emerging leaders, Kimberly Douglas outlines the tools, processes, and methods – along with the rationale to know which to apply and when. It is the first book that simplifies the complexity of team dynamics and exposes the fun of creating great teams." "An incredible resource. Regardless of where you are in your career, The Firefly Effect will provide you with practical, easy to implement recommendations that will improve the effectiveness of staff meetings as well ensure your success in orchestrating complex strategic planning meetings." "The Firefly Effect uses childhood memories as a metaphor to empower leaders to build more collaborative, creative, and successful teams. Douglas draws on her experiences, successes, and challenges working with a great variety of organizations to make this book a practical and realistic guide for leaders to identify and use the strengths of team members to catalyze and inspire them to achieve their strategic goals." "The Firefly Effect is a must-read for anyone who manages teams or is a member of one. Author Kimberly Douglas literally shines a light on the importance of appreciating differences, recognizing accountability, and embracing conflict as a force for change. Implementing the techniques in this book will allow any business-big or small-to thrive." "I've had first-hand experience with Kimberly and her approach to building teams and inspiring creativity. This book builds a strong business case for establishing trust and leveraging creative abrasion. Kimberly speaks directly to you whether you are the team leader or team member. She understands that high performing teams deliver results! You'll need a highlighter!" "True to its title, Douglas leverages creativity in this insightful guide that will appeal to both left and right-brain thinkers. A well-written, practical and imagery-laden reference for anyone who's ever sought non-traditional, yet intuitive ways to release the log-jam of blocked team thinking." Get your copy of The Firefly Effect today and start building inspired teams and unleash the creativity that makes difference between success and failure.  |
  The Firefly Effect
By Kimberly Douglas, SPHR 
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"I have known and worked with Kimberly for almost 10 years at 3 companies. In each situation, Kimberly exhibited passion, energy, and delivered results. I could not have done it without her help!" Ed Wolff, Vice President, Human Resources, Place Properties
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