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Consultants Katzenbach and Smith discuss "teaming" and "single-leader discipline" as the two essential disciplines for achieving small group performance in all sorts of organizations. Some topics covered include virtual teaming, performance agendas, and applying the six basic principles of team discipline (as defined in the authors' previous book, The Wisdom of Teams ). Group exercises are provided at the end of each chapter. The volume does not include bibliographical references. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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An essential guide for any small group that must deliver team performance. With the demand for project-oriented work and faster, more nimble responses, successful small-group performance is more crucial than ever. Katzenbach and Smith, authors of the international bestseller The Wisdom of Teams, have again joined forces, revealing how to implement the disciplines, frameworks, tools, and techniques required for team- and small-group performance. Combining their insights and practical strategies, they offer concepts and pragmatic, doable exercises for team leaders and team members to deliver results. Hot topics covered include: why small-group performance demands expertise at two disciplines, team level and leader level, instead of one; virtual teams; and global teams. This book combines practical exercises with cutting-edge insights, and both authors are authorities on the subject. Attend a featured author workshop at the 13th International Conference on Work Teams: Collaborating for Competitive Advantage, September 23-25, 2002, in Dallas, TX. For information, contact the Center for the Study of Work Teams at 940 565 3096 or visit them online at www.workteams.unt.edu.
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