In the ever-changing world of work, the idea of spending some or
all of your time working in teams is becoming more and more common.
From solving problems, to tackling projects, to providing
organizational leadership, the roles and importance of teams
continue to grow. Leading a team is no easy job, but when a team
gels, they can far outperform traditional work groups.
Managing Teams For Dummies is for anyone who has been
asked to take on the role of team leader. This book can help you
manage your team, whether you’re a senior manager or worker
who doesn’t have supervisory responsibilities, but has become
the point person on a specific project.
Managing Teams For Dummies can help you build and lead
high-performing teams. Packed with tips on setting and reaching
goals, resolving conflicts, leading teams through change, and
providing team members with the skills to work together
productively, this book will help you keep any team you mange
focused and efficient. Managing Teams For Dummies will
also:
* Take you beyond the conceptual idea of teams and provide
practical advice for developing groups that become winning
teams
* Describe the type of leadership needed to guide teams
successfully and prepare you for challenges that arise
* Reveal the three cornerstones’ model for developing team
success and provide how-to strategies to make them happen
* Discuss the types of teams that are growing in popularity,
namely self-directed teams, project teams, and task teams
Teams make it possible to bring together the variety of skills,
perspectives, and talents that you need in the contemporary
workplace. With Managing Teams For Dummies you can make sure
your team performs to the best of its ability and while trying to
achieve its goal.
Spis treści
Introduction 1
Part I: Getting Into Teams 7
Chapter 1: Recognizing a Business Team When You See One 9
Chapter 2: Creating a Team Culture: Going Beyond the Magic Wand 23
Part II: Leadership for Team Success 37
Chapter 3: Leading Teams as a Coach 39
Chapter 4: Leading Teams Through Change 55
Part III: Strategies for Building Productive Teams 73
Chapter 5: The Focus Cornerstone: Seeing Where the Team Is Going, and How 75
Chapter 6: Everyone Working Together: The Cohesiveness Cornerstone 99
Chapter 7: Taking Responsibility: The Accountability Cornerstone 121
Part IV: Developing Tools for Productive Team Players 139
Chapter 8: Communicating: Listening and Speaking at Your Best 141
Chapter 9: Problem-solving and Planning: Adding Method to the Madness 159
Chapter 10: Resolving Conflicts on the Team 179
Chapter 11: Making Decisions as a Team 197
Chapter 12: Making the M Word (Meetings) Meaningful 215
Part V: Managing Some Tougher Team Matters 239
Chapter 13: Managing Without Supervisors: Self-Directed Teams 241
Chapter 14: Managing Project Teams and Task Teams to Success 263
Chapter 15: Show Us the Money: Incentives and Other Rewards for Teams 281
Part VI: The Part of Tens 299
Chapter 16: Ten Tips for Management Groups to Work as Teams 301
Chapter 17: Ten Tips for Getting a Team Back on Track 307
Chapter 18: Ten Qualities of an Effective Team Player 313
Index 317
O autorze
Marty Brounstein is a consultant and trainer specializing in management, career development, and customer service. He is the author of Communicating Effectively For Dummies, among other titles.
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