This book gives managers and consultants practical guidance on how to build organizations that are structured around effective teamworking.
This text focuses on how to build organizations that are structured around teams.
Ideal for managers or consultants who are introducing team-based working into organizations.
Examines the psychological and social processes that can facilitate or obstruct successful teamwork.
Each chapter contains aims, activities, support materials and tools.
Support materials can also be downloaded from an accompanying website.
Based on evidence gathered by the authors over 20 years of practical management experience, research in organizations, and consultancy.
About the Author
Michael A. West is Professor of Organizational Psychology and Director of Research at Aston Business School, Aston University.Lynn Markiewicz is Director of Aston Organization Development Ltd, a consultancy specializing in the effective application of research findings to improve organizational performance and employee well-being.
Features
This text focuses on how to build organizations that are structured around teams.
Ideal for managers or consultants who are introducing team-based working into organizations.
Examines the psychological and social processes that can facilitate or obstruct successful teamwork.
Each chapter contains aims, activities, support materials and tools.
Support materials can also be downloaded from an accompanying website.
Based on evidence gathered by the authors over 20 years of practical management experience, research in organizations, and consultancy.
