HBR Guide to Leading Teams (HBR Guide Series)

HBR Guide to Leading Teams (HBR Guide Series)

<p><b>Great teams don’t just happen.</b></p><p>How often have you sat in team meetings complaining to yourself, “Why does it take forever for this group to make a simple decision? What are we even trying to achieve?” As a team leader, you have the power to improve things. It’s up to you to get people to work well together and produce results.</p><p>Written by team expert Mary Shapiro, the <b><i>HBR Guide to Leading Teams</i></b> will help you avoid the pitfalls you’ve experienced in the past by focusing on the often-neglected people side of teams. With practical exercises, guidelines for structured team conversations, and step-by-step advice, this guide will help you:<ul><li>Pick the right team members<li>Set clear, smart goals<li>Foster camaraderie and cooperation<li>Hold people accountable<li>Address and correct bad behavior<li>Keep your team focused and motivated</ul></p>