The first-time manager's guide to team building - Topchik, Gary S. (AMACOM, 2007)
Includes index
The best team experience -- Defining a team -- The four team models -- A summary of the four models -- Mismanaging your teams -- Creating a team-based work environment -- A new set of skills -- Roadblocks on your way -- Getting to the new road -- The 10 steps of team building -- Leading your meetings -- Team-spirit key #1 : clear roles and responsibilities -- Team-spirit key #2 : open and honest communication -- Team-spirit key #3 : a supportive and knowledgeable manager/leader -- Team-spirit key #4 : decision-making authority -- Team-spirit key #5 : rewards and recognition -- Make them accountable! -- Watch out for difficult team personalities! -- Going from conflict to collaboration -- Team building as an ongoing process -- The post-its -- The original game -- A real problem -- Well-known leaders -- Team temperature -- The unsighted square -- Conclusion
"Designed for immediate use by both you and your team members, the book covers team-building essentials, including decision making, goals and standards, honest communication, clear roles and responsibilities, and celebrating success. In addition, management expert Gary S. Topchik offers helpful activities and assessments and explains the five essential qualities of a high-performing team, providing you with indispensable, down-to-earth advice."--Jacket