Building Teams
Finding New Members – West Virginia University Extension – Why people join and how to recruit new members.
Leadership Teams – Education Leadership Toolkit -- A key to successful planning and implementation is the development of teams.
From Lone Star to Team Player – HBS Working Knowledge -- If you're serious about building a collaborative company and want to reap the economic rewards from doing so, you have to screen out "lone stars."
Tapping into your Team’s Emotional Intelligence – HBS Working Knowledge -- You're a smart leader. Your team is pretty smart, too. But how is your "emotional intelligence" as a group? Learn how to lead with your emotions, not just your head.
Bright Ideas: The Creative Power of Groups – HBS Working Knowledge -- This summary of research outlines proven strategies for generating the group dynamics that lie at the heart of innovative thinking.
Successful Teamwork
A Plan for Small Group Discussion – University of Missouri Extension – This article describes in detail a unique small group discussion model.
Setting Group Goals – Montana State University Extension -- One measure of group effectiveness is how well a group accomplishes its goals.
Developing Trust and Cooperation – North Dakota State University Extension – Developing a climate of trust is one of the most important tasks groups must accomplish.
Effective Problem Solving Techniques for Groups – University of Nevada Extension – Every group has the task of problem solving.
Building Teamwork and the Importance of Trust in a Business Environment – University of Florida Extension -- Trust is a big issue in today's business world, since evidence suggests that trust between associates (employees) and employers has been waning.
How Facilitation Can Help Your Group – University of Nevada Extension – Facilitation exists when a neutral third party uses his or her skills to improve the way a group identifies problems, solves problems, and makes decisions.
The Five Keys to Successful Teams – HBS Working Knowledge -- What can leaders do to foster better teamwork within their organizations?
Leveraging Your Team's Interpersonal Skills – HBS Working Knowledge – What does it really mean to be good with people?
Assessing the 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork – John Maxwell -- Embrace them and empower your team.
Fighting the Enemy Within – HBS Working Knowledge -- Recessionary times can be murder on office politics— especially when devious practices and backstabbing are rampant. Resuscitate teamwork and find solutions.
How Team Leaders Show Support - or Not - HBS Working Knowledge -- What does a team leader do so that employees know they are being supported?