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Team Habits: How Small Actions Lead to Extraordinary Results
by Charlie GilkeyDISCOVER SMALL, TEAM-BASED CHANGES THAT HAVE COMPANY-WIDE RESULTS. The teams we work in amplify our individual efforts, yet we constantly struggle to accomplish what is possible. You can see all the problems in a typical weekly meeting. No planning. Missing goals. Muddled communication. We think just bringing our personal hopes and desires will be enough. It&’s not. The groups we work in need collective habits as much as individuals need better personal habits. Determining team habits for things like planning, decision-making, and prioritization produce reliability and ease for everyone. Team habits create better work and let people work better together. In Team Habits, Charlie Gilkey explains how the revolution in personal habits has an even greater potential when applied to teams. With practical exercises, a Team Habits Quiz to evaluate areas for improvement, and a guide to create a team habits roadmap, Team Habits will help you transform your group so team members can flourish and thrive. If changing the smallest habit can yield powerful results for an individual, then just imagine what it can do for your team.
Team Intelligence: A New Method Using Swarm Intelligence for Building Successful Teams (Security, Audit and Leadership Series)
by Mohammad NozariIf you have wondered about mesmerizing patterns of flying birds and fish, and asked how they do it, then you have observed what biologists refer to as an intelligent swarm. It is as if the members of swarm are receiving commands on what to do. It is magic! In reality, it is an intriguing set of behaviors that many species including birds, fish, bats, wolves, honeybees, termites and many others have learnt during their millions of years of evolution, which has enabled them to succeed better and sustain their lives. We have learned and applied our learning from nature, and have been inspired to invent many things we use from this fabulous source: Mother Nature! The question that led to long research and this book is set to answer, might be strange and unique: Can we use nature for managing people and teams in companies? After all, social beings in nature seem to be able function very well, and recent research has revealed great approaches they take to make decisions, and work together. This book opens that exact interdisciplinary field, a bridge between managing teams and people in companies with how similar problems are solved in intelligent swarms. The research supporting this idea has led to a set of principles that will transform traditional teams into Intelligent Teams. These teams are capable of bringing performance, learning, and happiness of the team members to a new high level.
Team Leadership in High-Hazard Environments: Performance, Safety and Risk Management Strategies for Operational Teams
by Randy E. CadieuxSafety performance is a complicated issue, particularly in high-hazard environments, where time and other constraints can be amplified, and result in numerous impacts. From an organizational and business perspective, safety and production/performance are often seen as competing goals. When production is increased, safety defenses and barriers frequently decrease, and when programs are developed in an effort to improve safety, employees may be unable to meet production goals within the safety constraints. Team Leadership in High-Hazard Environments recognizes these difficulties and constraints and proposes an approach to safety leadership in which safety and organizational performance are inextricably linked; one that addresses safety from both the systems and human factors perspectives. To that end, Randy Cadieux introduces the nine essential components to team leadership. By studying these areas and using the information in each chapter, organizational leaders, managers, and supervisors will gain an understanding of key factors that will help them design, develop, and implement team training programs that improve the way employees work together and the way they mitigate hazards. Additionally, the book describes how work systems and work environments may be designed or shaped so that teams are placed in a position to do their optimal work, maximizing the potential for human and team performance. This is an important book that draws on techniques and models developed from Crew Resource Management, human factors, risk management, as well as more traditional HR management disciplines.
Team Leadership: How to Define, Apply, and Measure It
by Geoff Ribbens Mark Abraham Alistair CummingA small group of experienced business leaders and academics have teamed up to create an innovative and potentially disruptive approach to developing leadership in the 21st century. The result is a unique, people-centric, and scientifically researched theory of leadership linked to an accurate data-based assessment and diagnostic product. This is the result of several years of study and development as well as many years of curiosity and experience. This is a new approach to leadership development. The authors use a combination of leadership experience, research, and science to move away from unprovable theory and subjective judgment to deliver a definable product with unlimited application. For individual leaders looking to maximise personal development and results or for organisations wanting to analyse leadership and its effects across an entire structure or business, this book will redefine understanding and development. The work has proved that team members’ perceptions of a leader and leadership behaviours will define their motivation, willingness, loyalty, output, and mental health far more than the actual leadership behaviours themselves. The authors’ application of Emergent Team Leadership Theory, why and to what degree team members attribute leadership to their leaders, directors, or managers, leads to accurate assessments of how leaders and leadership are viewed in teams, businesses, and organisations. Importantly, the work is so accurate that individual leaders can define precisely where to focus their personal development to get the most from themselves and their teams. Even for leaders and managers of the same grade in the same role, personal leadership development and training will be different. This work has developed the Leadership Pathway Audit™ that measures the effectiveness of leadership for any leader or any team and will, over time, chart how leadership changes as any factor of the leader, the team, or the situation changes. Each leader, director, or manager gets a unique representation of the perception of their leadership at any time and a detailed report on the data and perceptions behind this representation. There are limitless options for following this with bespoke analysis of an individual’s leadership and for personal development programs tailored to their profile and organisation. Equally, reviewing the entirety of a business or organisation’s leadership profiles gives an incredibly accurate view of leadership across an entire company organisation, or sector.
Team Magic: Eleven Magical Ways for Winning Teams
by Iris ClermontThis book is written for managers, for team leaders and for team members who are open minded and want to change their habits and be a part of or lead the 'Best', 'Dream' or 'Magic' Team. With just a few tips to exercise and to pay attention to, teams can work together much better. Become a highly effective, successful team member or team leader, working in a creative and relaxed company atmosphere, with a balanced work and private life.
Team Management Challenges: Where Leaders Matter
by Harvard Business Review PressRecognizing management and leadership challenges is key to creating an effective team. This chapter examines the role of the leader, and that of team identity, and how to manage these distinct identities in the context of team dynamics.
Team Maxwell 2in1 (Winning With People/17 Indisputable Laws)
by John C. MaxwellWinning With People and 17 Indisputable Laws is authored by John C. Maxwell and bundled into a 2-in-1 collection.
Team Metrics: Resources for Measuring and Improving Team Performance
by Mike WoodcockMike Woodcock and Dave Francis are two of the most influential writers and designers of materials for team development of the last 30 years. This collection of Team Metrics brings together some of their very best material for measuring aspects of team performance. The collection includes a variety of audits, questionnaires and surveys, which can be used in a training environment or as real-time team interventions. The 27 items in the collection cover team and team leader skills, team development, team motivation, team roles, team culture, climate and communication, making this a must-have collection of team development materials for trainers, facilitators and team leaders. A CD is supplied with every manual which provides a Powerpoint slide presentation for each of the 27 metrics.
Team New Zealand (A)
by Marco IansitiThe case describes the development process used by Team New Zealand to design their two yachts for the 1995 America's Cup. During development, the team makes extensive use of simulation and physical prototyping to improve the initial design concept. As they approach construction, they must decide whether to build both boats at the same time and, if so, whether to vary their designs. The decision hinges on evaluating the benefits of different experimentation strategies. Includes color exhibits.
Team Planning for Project Managers and Business Analysts (Esi International Project Management Ser. #13)
by Gail LevittSupplying busy project professionals with time-tested tips and templates for developing teams efficiently and effectively, Team Planning for Project Managers and Business Analysts provides the planning materials required to increase team collaboration and productivity in a global workplace.This comprehensive resource offers insights and access to c
Team Play: Was Counter Strike-Spielern bei virtueller Teamarbeit gelingt und was nicht (essentials)
by Boris MackrodtDer Autor stellt in diesem essential f#65533;r das als klassisch geltende Team-Computerspiel Counter Strike dar, welches die Grundlagen und Bedingungen einer erfolgreichen Online-Kooperation sind und inwieweit unter dem Stichwort Gamification ein #65533;bertrag in die Arbeitswelt gelingen kann. Denn in jeder Sekunde kooperieren weltweit Millionen von Menschen online und bilden neue Gesellungsformen, um ein gemeinsames Spielziel zu erreichen. Online-Computerspiele k#65533;nnen aus dieser Sicht als Benchmark f#65533;r gelungene virtuelle Kooperation gesehen werden.
Team Players and Teamwork
by Glenn M. ParkerPraise for Team Players and Teamwork "In the new edition of Team Players and Teamwork Glenn Parker updates his landmark compendium on the essential effect of cross-functional teamwork to encompass the added complexities of globalization facing team leaders and team members in the twenty-first century. Anyone participating on or managing members of a cross-functional team will benefit from reading this essential guide to successful teamwork. " -Jeffrey W. Warmke, vice president, global project management and leadership, Daiichi Sankyo Pharma Development "Glenn Parker has the unique combination of sound thinking and clear writing. In his recent version of Team Players and Teamwork he succeeds in taking this combination of skills to a higher level. " -Sivasilam "Thiagi" Thiagarajan, president, Workshops by Thiagi, Inc. "Glenn's book is a must-read for team leaders and team members who are looking for a comprehensive set of tools and ideas to help teams perform more effectively. Glenn offers practical wisdom-based on years of first-hand experience-that is unparalleled in the field of team dynamics. " -Robert Hoffman, executive director, organization development and talent management, oncology business unit, Norvartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
Team Rodent: How Disney Devours the World
by Carl Hiaasen"Disney is so good at being good that it manifests an evil; so uniformly efficient and courteous, so dependably clean and conscientious, so unfailingly entertaining that it's unreal, and therefore is an agent of pure wickedness. . . . Disney isn't in the business of exploiting Nature so much as striving to improve upon it, constantly fine-tuning God's work."--from TEAM RODENTTEAM RODENTHow Disney Devours America"Revulsion is good. Revulsion is healthy. Each of us has limits, unarticulated boundaries of taste and tolerance, and sometimes we forget where they are. Peep Land is here to remind us; a fixed compass point by which we can govern our private behavior. Because being grossed out is essential to the human experience; without a perceived depravity, we'd have nothing against which to gauge the advance or decline of culture; our art, our music, our cinema, our books. Without sleaze, the yardstick shrinks at both ends. Team Rodent doesn't believe in sleaze, however, nor in old-fashioned revulsion. Square in the middle is where it wants us all to be, dependable consumers with predictable attitudes. The message, never stated but avuncularly implied, is that America's values ought to reflect those of the Walt Disney Company, and not the other way around."From the Trade Paperback edition.
Team Roles at Work
by R Meredith BelbinBelbin’s renowned Team Role theory is a familiar concept for managersand management trainers across the world. Following on from the best-selling Management Teams: Why theysucceed or fail, this second edition of Team Roles at Work provides usefulinsights into how to apply the theory in everyday work situations. This book explores the impact of Team Roles from interpersonalchemistry and managing difficult relationships, to cultivating effectiveleaders and shaping organizations. Now fully updated, this second edition has new practical examplesand summaries bringing this book up to date 17 years after itsoriginal publication. Drawing from Belbin’s own practical experienceit answers the queries that have arisen during those years. Furtherinformation accompanies the book on the Belbin website,www.belbin.com/books/books.htm including a free, downloadable,full-page summary of Team Roles with their icons, descriptions,strengths and allowable weaknesses. Team Roles at Work is the best-selling, second book written byMeredith Belbin, designed for any manager who wants to understandthe practical application of Team Role theory. R. Meredith Belbin was formerly Chairman of the Industrial TrainingResearch Unit. A founder Member of Belbin Associates, he is also VisitingProfessor and Honorary Fellow of Henley Management College. RELATED TITLESBelbin, Management Teams: Why they succeed or fail, 3e, ISBN: 978-1-85617-8075
Team Roles at Work
by Victoria Brown R. Meredith BelbinConsidered one of the first and most important ‘management gurus’, the name Belbin is synonymous with Team Role theory, a familiar concept for managers and management trainers across the world. This fully updated third edition of Team Roles at Work provides the practical application of the theory in everyday work situations. This new edition has up-to-date practical examples and summaries to reflect contemporary scenarios, and a brand-new chapter on remote team working, an issue that has gained even greater significance in recent times. The book also includes a Foreword to capture the impact of Meredith’s work in the field of management and team working. Further information accompanies the book on the Belbin website, www.belbin.com, including a summary of the nine Team Roles with their icons, descriptions, strengths, and allowable weaknesses. Team Roles at Work is the best-selling, second book written by Meredith Belbin, designed for any manager who wants to understand the practical application of Team Role theory.
Team Rubicon: Bridging the Gap from Startup to National Organization
by Leonard A. Schlesinger Dan NidessTeam Rubicon, a military veteran volunteer disaster relief organization, has experienced significant success in attracting attention and support in its first four years of operation. The challenges of managing the volunteer base, the cost of responding to disasters, and the evolution of the organization raise significant strategic and organizational issues for the founding team.
Team Rubicon: Bridging the Gap from Startup to National Organization
by Leonard A. Schlesinger Dan NidessTeam Rubicon, a military veteran volunteer disaster relief organization, has experienced significant success in attracting attention and support in its first four years of operation. The challenges of managing the volunteer base, the cost of responding to disasters, and the evolution of the organization raise significant strategic and organizational issues for the founding team.
Team Secrets of the Navy SEALS: The Elite Military Force's Leadership Principles for Business
by Robert NeedhamFor business professionals who want to make it in today's extremely aggressive business environment.Team Secrets of the Navy SEALs is written especially for business professionals in today's cutthroat business environment. From his learned wisdom as a veteran SEAL, the author guides the reader through the keys to leadership success and the role of a leader in building a well-organized, competent, resourceful group of professionals who work together creatively to achieve results.The business world can be ruthless, but with the team secrets of the "best of the best" you can expect fast results, improved cooperation, and production.
Team Secrets of the Navy SEALs: The Elite Military Force's Leadership Principles for Business
by AnonymousA Navy SEAL veteran reveals the leadership lessons he learned in the field—and how you can apply them in yours.Team Secrets of the Navy SEALs is written especially for business professionals in today&’s cutthroat business environment. From his learned wisdom as a veteran SEAL, author Robert Needham guides the reader through the keys to leadership success and the role of a leader in building a well-organized, competent, resourceful group of professionals who work together creatively to achieve results. The business world can be ruthless, but with the team secrets of the &“best of the best&” you can expect fast results, improved cooperation, and optimal production.
Team Secrets of the Navy SEALs: The Elite Military Force's Leadership Principles for Business
by AnonymousA Navy SEAL veteran reveals the leadership lessons he learned in the field—and how you can apply them in yours.Team Secrets of the Navy SEALs is written especially for business professionals in today&’s cutthroat business environment. From his learned wisdom as a veteran SEAL, author Robert Needham guides the reader through the keys to leadership success and the role of a leader in building a well-organized, competent, resourceful group of professionals who work together creatively to achieve results. The business world can be ruthless, but with the team secrets of the &“best of the best&” you can expect fast results, improved cooperation, and optimal production.
Team Smile
by Katrijn Steenbeke Ann-Sophie DeprezTeam Smile provides practical insights and concrete steps you can take to actively contribute to fostering a positive mindset, effective communication, strong connections, engagement, and a positive work atmosphere in your team and organization.With Team Smile, you bring the Corporate Positivity® method into your organization. A positive culture within your organization doesn't happen automatically; it requires effort and dedication. Improving your performance is a skill you can develop, both in straightforward and challenging situations. Team Smile provides practical insights and concrete steps you can take to actively contribute to fostering a positive mindset, effective communication, strong connections, engagement, and a positive work atmosphere in your team and organization. "The self-fulfilling prophecy as a positive driving force has been convincingly illustrated by Ann-Sophie and Katrijn: positive statements lead to a more positive mindset, giving energy creates energy, recognizing successes provides new momentum, valuing people leads to more valuable individuals, and giving attention indeed fosters growth." — Luc Keppens | Head of Alternative Retail Brands - Retail & Private Banking Belgium, Fintro "Team Smile is a must for anyone concerned with the well-being of teams. Bringing together existing concepts from the perspective of positive psychology offers an enriching and refreshing view on how people can function optimally. A must-read for anyone with a passion for people and organizational culture." — Ellen Neirynck | International Talent Director, SD Worx
Team Sports Marketing
by Kirk WakelandSome might argue that sports marketing is a mere subfield of marketing, meaning that there are theoretical and practical dimensions that apply only to sports marketing and are only of interest to those involved in sports. In Team Sports Marketing, author Kirk Wakefield dispels this argument by demonstrating that effective sports marketing epitomizes the science and art of marketing across any context. At the core of sports marketing is the creation and enhancement of fan identification, where consumers are not just loyal customers, but have become brand fanatics.Team Sports Marketing shows that while many aspects of sports marketing are thought to be unique to the field, other product and service sectors would do well to learn from teams in the NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL that have transformed customers into fans. Moving beyond principles of marketing, Team Sports Marketing is packed with examples of best practices and covering subjects as diverse as sponsorships, season ticket sales, venue management and all topics in between. Team Sports Marketing is a must read text for students and managers in professional and collegiate sports. Support materials for professors and students are available at www.teamsportsmarketing.com.
Team Topologies: Organizing Business and Technology Teams for Fast Flow
by Matthew Skelton Manuel PaisEffective software teams are essential for any organization to deliver value continuously and sustainably. But how do you build the best team organization for your specific goals, culture, and needs? Team Topologies is a practical, step-by-step, adaptive model for organizational design and team interaction based on four fundamental team types and three team interaction patterns. It is a model that treats teams as the fundamental means of delivery, where team structures and communication pathways are able to evolve with technological and organizational maturity.In Team Topologies, IT consultants Matthew Skelton and Manuel Pais share secrets of successful team patterns and interactions to help readers choose and evolve the right team patterns for their organization, making sure to keep the software healthy and optimize value streams.Team Topologies is a major step forward in organizational design for software, presenting a well-defined way for teams to interact and interrelate that helps make the resulting software architecture clearer and more sustainable, turning inter-team problems into valuable signals for the self-steering organization.
Team Turnarounds: A Playbook for Transforming Underperforming Teams
by James M. Kouzes Barry Z. Posner Joe Frontiera Daniel LeidlHow any manager can turn a struggling team into business champsIn today's uncertain economic environment, teams are asked to do more with less. With resources stretched thin, turning around a struggling team has never been harder, and managers must work to identify and maximize whatever potential strengths a team already has. As sports fans already know, behind every great underdog story is a leader who roots out the competitive advantage that will propel the team to victory. In Team Turnarounds, Joe Frontiera and Dan Leidl share how this fine art of the turnaround really works, from how to inspire the team to the actual tools for change.Through interviews with team managers and turnaround masters in the NFL, MLB, and the NCAA, as well as managers at top global firms who have successfully reversed their fortunes, they show the six steps every team takes to make a 180 in their performance.* Presents a six-step model for turnarounds in any organization, based on the authors' extensive research with owners and general managers of sport franchises in the MLB, NFL, and NBA* Features first-hand accounts of sport turnarounds, from the legendary worst-to-first story of Bill Polian and the Indianapolis Colts to Jeffrey Lurie's efforts to transform the Philadelphia Eagles* Offers behind-the-scenes accounts of effective turnarounds at major organizations like Dominos Pizza, Juniper Networks, iContact, and the Broadway play, Spider-Man: Turn Off the DarkNo matter how bad the circumstances, how awful the performance, or how far shares have plummeted, Team Turnarounds shows how any organization can make the climb back up to the top.