The Complete Idiot S Guide To Team Building

Yours"re no idiot, of course. You know that workteams have become America rs"s most popular way of doing business. You also know that a good team can empower its members to do what each does best, which will save time and vastly increase profits, not to mention make your company a serious player in todayrs"s competitive business world. But when it comes to actually creating and managing viable work teams, you feel like yours"re alone in a lifeboat. Donrs"t abandon ship just yet! The Complete Idiotrs"s Guidereg; to Team Building cuts through the managerial mumbo-jumbo to give you a step-by-step plan for putting powerful workteams together. In this Complete Idiotrs"s Guidereg;, yours"ll learn: How to get people to work together harmoniously and productively-even if yours"ve never led or been on a team before. Expert tips on choosing the right people and motivating them, promoting communication, and dealing with troublemakers. Insider advice on evaluating your teamrs"s performance and offering incentives to members. Top-notch information on team training options; self-directed teams; cross-functional teams; remote, telecommuting, or "virtual" teams; and much more.

Team building remains a key component to a successful work environment. With The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Team Building, learn: • Quick and easy guidance on making America’s newest way of working for your team • Idiot-proof steps for creating a team and getting the most out of it • Down-to-earth advice on training, delegating, communicating, setting goals, and more “Dr. Pell has written a delightfully entertaining ‘how-to’ manual that is not only a prime training tool for new team leaders, but a reference guide for all managers, regardless of their level of proficiency and experience. . . this book is a must-read.”—Franklin C. Ashby, Ph.D., president of Manchester Training

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You're no idiot, of course. You get tasks done quickly and efficiently at the office, and you always watch the bottom line. But when it comes to getting your staff to cooperate and meet company expectations, you feel like youre Moses trying to part the Red Sea--without Gods help. Dont let yourself get drowned! The Complete Idiots Guide to Managing People, Second Edition provides you with all you need to know to ensure that your tean functions like a well-oiled machine and meets company objectives.

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