TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction: Setting the Stage for Moving to Empowerment

Stage One: Starting and Orienting the Journey
Key #1: Share Information to Kick Start the Process
Key #2: Declare Clear Boundaries to Begin Creating Autonomy
Key #3: Begin Developing Teams to Replace the Hierarchy

Stage Two: Change and Discouragement
Key #1: Share More Information and Listen for Information
Key #2: Widen the Boundaries to Create Autonomy and Responsibility
Key #3: Let Teams Take on More of the Hierarchical Roles

Stage Three: Adopting and Refining Empowerment
Key #1: Enhance Information Sharing to Drive Performance
Key #2: Incorporate Boundaries into Everyone's Value System
Key #3: Let Teams Replace the Hierarchy

Conclusion: Summarizing the Action Plan for Creating Empowerment