Dent is a pioneer in partnering intelligence (PQ) theory, research, and application, and has 25-plus years of experience helping companies improve performance by employing PQ both as a management strategy and as an executive competency. His text covers the concept of PQ; how to make the transition from the traditional, individual view of contemporary business culture to an effective partnering approach; how to enhance one's partnering skills; and a model for increasing PQ. The second edition includes revised statistical information on the PQ Assessment, profiles of team and organization success with PQ, and new case studies demonstrating the power of partnering. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR