{"product_id":"managing-teams-9781422129746","title":"Managing Teams","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eLeading teams is an essential skill every manager must possess. To do it effectively, you must know how to instill commitment in your team, improve communication among group members, and diagnose common problems that can derail a team.  In this book, you''ll find valuable advice and proven strategies for managing teams, including how to:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e·         Diagnose common problems that can impede team progress\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e·         Take corrective measures to remove team problems and improve performance\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e·         Resolve team conflicts\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e·         Promote interdependence within teams\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eManaging Teams: The Basics  Keeping Your Team on Track   An overview of the challenges team leaders must surmount.  Evaluating the team's process  Understanding common obstacles  Obstacle 1: Lack of Team Identity   A closer look at a vital ingredient in team success.    Appreciating why team identity is crucial    Understanding causes of weak team identity    Strengthening team identity  Obstacle 2: Ineffective Decision Making   Tips for combating an all-too-common problem.    Agreeing on a decision-making approach    Sharpening decision-making skills  Obstacle 3: Poor Communication   Ideas for examining one of your processes.    Understanding the costs of poor communication    Enhancing team members' communication skills  Obstacle 4: Destructive Conflict   Suggestions for turning unproductive disagreements into productive ones.  Defining the root cause of the conflict    Negotiating a resolution    Encouraging active listening    Reminding team members to forgive  Obstacle 5: Low Participation   Advice for ensuring that everyone takes part in the team.    Detecting low participation    Confirming expectations about participation    Enabling members to meet expectations    Asking for explanations    Assessing member\/task fit  Obstacle 6: Absence of Creativity   Recommendations for catalyzing creativity.   Promoting diversity of thinking styles and technical skills    Balancing paradoxical characteristics    Moving from divergent to convergent thinking  Obstacle 7: \"Groupthink\"   Ideas for preventing this dangerous mindset.    Understanding the dangers of groupthink    Recognizing the symptoms    Combating groupthink  Obstacle 8: Ineffective Team Leadership   Strategies for tackling this troubling condition.    Recognizing the signs of poor leadership    Identifying the root causes    Balancing bossing with empowering    Taking action when you're not the leader  Tips and Tools","brand":"Harvard Business Review Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51359402623319,"sku":"9781422129746","price":9.22,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781422129746.jpg?v=1754124543","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/managing-teams-9781422129746","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}