Description
Book SynopsisShow your team how to chart its own course, evaluate its progress,and self-correct.
Many books talk about teamwork, but few address the actual processof creating and managing effective teams. You''ll learn to approachteamwork as a journey with a beginning, middle, and satisfying And.Find out how to construct a blueprint to carry your teamalong.
Discover the two factors essential for well functioning teams:getting work done and building and maintaining the spirit andmomentum of the team.
Frequently teams are built and challenged to work as a unit, butthe team members aren''t clear about what steps to take and when totake them. Keep your team from becoming confused, frustrated andultimately giving up. Develop step-by-step proceedures to get workdone!
You''ll learn these ten steps:
* Focusing the team
* Assigning roles
* Establishing guidelines
* Planning the work
* Doing the work
* Reviewing team performance
* Completin
Table of ContentsOverview of the Ten Steps.
Phase I: Getting Organized.
Step One: Focus the Team.
Step Two: Assign Roles.
Step Three: Establish Guidelines.
Phase II: Producing.
Step Four: Plan the Work.
Step Five: Do the Work.
Step Six: Review Team Performance.
Step Seven: Complete the Work.
Phase III: Wrapping Up.
Step Eight: Publish the Results.
Step Nine: Reward the Team.
Step Ten: Move On.
Practical Lessons in Teamwork.
Making Team Decisions.
Holding Productive Team Meetings.
Capitalizing on Team Diversity.
Understanding Group Dynamics.
Celebrating Team Milestones.
Fostering Team Creativity.
Bibliography.
Appendix.
