Description
Book SynopsisThis work aims to give readers tools for implementing a radical new team style based on team learning, whereby a step-by-step and logical approach gives way to a non-linear, cyclical exploration, and harmony is supplanted by disagreement.
Trade Review"For teams that struggle with projects demanding new approaches and ways of thinking, Redding's radical team approach has the potential to produce faster and greater results than any other approach I've tried." --Louis J. Sharp, Ph.D., director, research and development, Bisco, Inc.
"Finally, a book on teams that has something new and different to say. Using solid examples, John Redding has produced a useful guide for problem-solving teams." --Glenn Parker, team-building consultant; co-author, Rewarding Teams
"This book responds to the urgent need to deal with complex problems that defy traditional solutions. It's a valuable resource for teams charged with delivering dramatic results." --John. A. Niemi, distinguished teaching professor, Northern Illinois University
"In The Radical Team Handbook, John Redding tells us why the old rules of business no longer apply. He presents, in a clear and lucid manner, the ways in which teams within organizations must reshape themselves if they are to work in the future. Every successful team hears the call to 'think outside the box.' At last, we have a book that tells them how to do it!" --Jeffrey K. Pinto, author, The Project Management Institute Project Management Handbook
Table of ContentsTHE RADICAL TEAM APPROACH.
Radical Teams: An Introduction.
A Matter of Learning.
Assessing Team Learning.
Harnessing the Power of Team Learning.
RADICAL TEAMS IN ACTION.
Increasing Speed: Action Steps.
Increasing Depth: Action Steps.
Increasing Breadth: Action Steps.
Support for Radical Project Teams.
Conclusion: The Personal Side of Radical Teams.
Quick Guide to Application Exercises.
Terms Used in this Book.
Notes.
References.
