Developing and Managing Teams

Teams are needed to solve problems and oversee projects; in many cases, they are the source of most of the innovation in a company. This book shows you how to create and manage high-performance teams. It does so by describing when to use teams, why it is critical to staff a team with a mix of personality types, and how to assemble the right team. The book also notes the importance of emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, and consensus building. It addresses many additional team topics, including how to manage a team, self-directed teams, and the decision-making process within a team. In short, this book provides an essential set of tools for accelerating team performance.