Description
Book SynopsisA practical and accessible guide for students focussing on how inter-agency teams may be made to function more effectively, illustrated through real-life examples.
Trade Review"...this book provides an interesting and stimulating reading for those who build and work in multidisciplinary teams as well as for policy makers." International Journal of Integrated Care, Vol 8, 2008.
"Overall, this book is comprehensive and well structured, giving students, nurses and managers the opportunity to become more self-aware and work towards better partnership working." Nursing Standard, Vol 23:3, 2008
"Overall this title does contain many useful insights into teams and team working, and will be of value for many who are working with and developing teams." CNWL NHS Foundation Trust newsletter
"Written by three experts who have worked closely with NHS staff over many years, this hugely valuable volume is filled with knowledge, wisdom and practical experience." Michael West, The King’s Fund
"Team working is essential to effectiveness in modern organisations but the challenge is finding how to implement great team working rather than merely talking about it. This book tells managers how to move from the rhetoric to the reality with clarity, practicality and inspirational guidance. It is a vital guide for leaders and managers who want to develop outstanding teams across their organisations and a wonderful resource for all practitioners." Professor Michael West, Executive Dean, Aston Business School
Table of ContentsIntroduction; What is team working and why does it matter?; What does research tell us?; Hot topics and emerging issues; Useful frameworks and concepts; Recommendations for policy and practice;
