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The First-Time Manager’s Guide to Team Building
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The First-Time Manager’s Guide to Team Building

by Gary S. Topchik
June 2007
Beginner
144 pages
2h 53m
English
AMACOM
Audiobook available

Overview

The First-Time Manager

  • Make the transition from team member to team leader

  • Understand the difference between a team and a work group

  • Hold team members accountable

  • Make their teams more productive

  • Manage challenging situations and resolve conflict within a team.

  • Written in an engaging, conversational style, Topchik explains the five essential qualities of a high-performing team: goals and standards; decision making; honest communication; clear roles and responsibilities; and celebrating success. Packed with activities and assessments for both the manager and team members, this is an essential guide for any manager who strives for team-building success.

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    ISBN: 9780814474297