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Strong teams can be one of the greatest strengths of an organization just as poor teams can spell disaster. Group Dynamics and Team Interventions brings research and practice together to offer proven application and intervention techniques to help optimize team functioning in the workplace.

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"He covers this territory remarkably well in this book, which stands as a combined textbook and operational manual. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Lower-division undergraduates through faculty and professionals.” (Choice, 1 March 2013)



Table of Contents
Preface xvi

Acknowledgements xx

Part I Introduction 1

1 Introduction to Teams 3

2 Methods of Assessing and Evaluating Team Functioning 18

Part II Inputs 43

3 Team Theories and Concepts 45

4 Understanding Culture and Diversity 70

5 Preparing the Environment for Teamwork 93

Part III Processes 109

6 Improving Small Group Communication and Trust 111

7 Improving Creativity and Innovation 137

8 Improving Problem Solving and Decision Making 157

9 Understanding Cohesion and Collaboration 176

10 Reducing Dysfunctional Conflict and Improving Cooperation 199

11 Influence, Power, and Leadership 229

12 Working in Virtual Teams 259

Part IV Outputs 281

13 Searching for Synergy: Creating a High-Performing Team 283

Appendix: Improving Team Meetings 300

References 307

Index 340

Group Dynamics and Team Interventions

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      Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
      Published 19 April 2012
      ISBN-13 9781405186704
      978-1405186704
      ISBN-10 1405186704
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      Sociology

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Strong teams can be one of the greatest strengths of an organization just as poor teams can spell disaster. Group Dynamics and Team Interventions brings research and practice together to offer proven application and intervention techniques to help optimize team functioning in the workplace.

      Trade Review

      "He covers this territory remarkably well in this book, which stands as a combined textbook and operational manual. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Lower-division undergraduates through faculty and professionals.” (Choice, 1 March 2013)



      Table of Contents
      Preface xvi

      Acknowledgements xx

      Part I Introduction 1

      1 Introduction to Teams 3

      2 Methods of Assessing and Evaluating Team Functioning 18

      Part II Inputs 43

      3 Team Theories and Concepts 45

      4 Understanding Culture and Diversity 70

      5 Preparing the Environment for Teamwork 93

      Part III Processes 109

      6 Improving Small Group Communication and Trust 111

      7 Improving Creativity and Innovation 137

      8 Improving Problem Solving and Decision Making 157

      9 Understanding Cohesion and Collaboration 176

      10 Reducing Dysfunctional Conflict and Improving Cooperation 199

      11 Influence, Power, and Leadership 229

      12 Working in Virtual Teams 259

      Part IV Outputs 281

      13 Searching for Synergy: Creating a High-Performing Team 283

      Appendix: Improving Team Meetings 300

      References 307

      Index 340

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