Managing Teams

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A TEAM IS MORE than just a group of individuals who work together. Rather, it’s a small number of individuals with complementary skills who are committed to a common purpose, shared performance goals, and an approach to their mission for which they hold themselves collectively accountable. In this section, we’ll explore the benefits of teamwork and ways to manage teams effectively.

Why create teams?

For many business tasks or projects, a cohesive team can produce results that a set of individuals working solo could not. Teams are especially valuable when the work of your group or department:

  • Requires a range or variety of knowledge, ...

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