Managing Teams For Dummies

Provides how–to tools and advice for keeping your team focused
Tackle projects faster, cheaper, and better through teamwork!
Build and lead high–performing teams with this practical guide! It′s packed with tips on setting and achieving goals, resolving conflicts, leading teams through change, and providing team members the skills to work together productively. You also get the cornerstones of team success and the strategies to make it happen.
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Spis treści:
Introduction.
Part I: Getting Into Teams.
Chapter 1: Recognizing a Business Team When You See One.
Chapter 2: Creating a Team Culture: Going Beyond the Magic Wand.
Part II: Leadership for Team Success.
Chapter 3: Leading Teams as a Coach.
Chapter 4: Leading Teams Through Change.
Part III: Strategies for Building Productive Teams.
Chapter 5: The Focus Cornerstone: Seeing Where the Team Is Going, and How.
Chapter 6: Everyone Working Together: The Cohesiveness Cornerstone.
Chapter 7: Taking Responsibility: The Accountability Cornerstone.
Part IV: Developing Tools for Productive Team Players.
Chapter 8: Communicating: Listening and Speaking at Your Best.
Chapter 9: Problem–solving and Planning: Adding Method to the Madness.
Chapter 10: Resolving Conflicts on the Team.
Chapter 11: Making Decisions as a Team.
Chapter 12: Making the M Word (Meetings) Meaningful.
Part V: Managing Some Tougher Team Matters.
Chapter 13: Managing Without Supervisors: Self–Directed Teams.
Chapter 14: Managing Project Teams and Task Teams to Success.
Chapter 15: Show Us the Money: Incentives and Other Rewards for Teams.
Part VI: The Part of Tens.
Chapt er 16: Ten Tips for Management Groups to Work as Teams.
Chapter 17: Ten Tips for Getting a Team Back on Track.
Chapter 18: Ten Qualities of an Effective Team Player.
Index.

Nota biograficzna:
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.

Okładka tylna:
Provides how–to tools and advice for keeping your team focused
Tackle projects faster, cheaper, and better through teamwork!
Build and lead high–performing teams with this practical guide! It′s packed with tips on setting and achieving goals, resolving conflicts, leading teams through change, and providing team members the skills to work together productively. You also get the cornerstones of team success and the strategies to make it happen.
The Dummies WayExplanations in plain English"Get in, get out" informationIcons and other navigational aidsTear–out cheat sheetTop ten listsA dash of humor and fun