Download or read book Create a Winning Team A Teach Yourself Guide written by Kevin Benfield and published by McGraw-Hill. This book was released on 2012-02-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You CAN make a tangible difference to the performance of your teams! Create a Winning Team is a commonsense guide to successful team working. It focuses on the skills that team leaders AND teams need to develop to work together effectively.
Download or read book Create a Winning Team written by Kevin Benfield and published by Teach Yourself. This book was released on 2011-10-28 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a team leader, do you believe you can make a real difference to the performance of your team? If you do, Create a Winning Team will help you do just that. This book is a practical and commonsense guide to successful team working. It focuses on the skills that team leaders need to develop to work together effectively - unlike most books about team work, which focus on team building events and games , not the practical day to day challenges of getting great results. With a straightforward, down to earth, no nonsense style avoiding unnecessary jargon and using concrete examples and case studies from young, high performing junior managers working in an international environment, the author covers the often practical actions a team leader can do that really make a difference and which you're unlikely to learn on a leadership course, like pitching in now and again and making people tea! The content is built around a logical structure consisting of a set of questions e.g. What do teams do? How will your team succeed? How do you create a balanced team? The chapter headings themselves tell a clear story and stimulate the reader to continue.
Download or read book Create a Winning Team written by Kevin Benfield (BA.) and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a team leader, do you believe you can make a real difference to the performance of your team. If you do, this book is a practical and commonsense guide to successful team working that will help you do just that.
Download or read book On the Fly Guide to Building Successful Teams written by Bill Butterworth and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2006-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the On-the-Fly Guide to Building Successful Teams, Bill Butterworth brings his trusted brand of motivation to an issue that affects us all, no matter what kind of team we belong to, be it a company, a division, or a group . . . even a family. As this charming little book makes clear, it is possible to learn how to be a better team member: by facing your insecurities, eliminating unhealthy competition, improving your communication skills, and overcoming your fear of change. Designed to be read in one short plane ride—or over a hot cup of coffee or two—this book reveals the traits that all successful teams share and offers common-sense advice on how you can bring those same skills to your team. Filled with stories about teams of all shapes and sizes, the On-the-Fly Guide to Building Successful Teams will change the way you think about teamwork—and yourself. There’s no telling what you’ll learn when you read on the fly.
Download or read book DK Essential Managers Building a Team written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-12-20 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Together with B&N, DK combines the successful Interviewing People, Motivating People, and Managing People into the latest Essential Managers title - a bind-up of these 3 titles geared to help supervisors get the most from their employees, manage effectively, and create a positive working environment for any professional team of colleagues. Interviewing People The first section helps you develop the skills you need to evaluate potential employees and select the right candidate. Step-by-step instructions, tips, checklists, and "Ask yourself" features show you how to screen candidates, plan questions, and listen effectively to answers. Tables, illustrations, "In focus" panels, and real-life case studies help you control an interview, analyze candidates' performance, and reach a decision. Motivating People This section explains how to improve your effectiveness by building teams, motivating your staff, and enabling them to flourish. Step-by-step instructions, tips, checklists, and "Ask yourself" features show you how to promote good practice, create a high-performance culture, and reward success. Tables, illustrations, "In focus" panels, and real-life case studies explain how to create the right environment, encourage teamwork, and deal with demotivated staff. Managing People Part three of this informative and inspiring package helps you to build confidence, communicate clearly, and establish trust. Step-by-step instructions, tips, checklists, and "Ask yourself" features give you the tools to motivate staff, create positive relationships, and improve performance. Tables, illustrations, "In focus" panels, and real-life case studies teach you how to evaluate progress, develop your team, and manage change.
Download or read book Teach Yourself Teams and Team Working written by Phil Baguley and published by McGraw-Hill Companies. This book was released on 2002 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Behind virtually every business success is a close-knit team. But creating a well-oiled machine out of a diverse group of employees takes skill. This comprehensive introduction to business teams explains the ins and outs of assembling and maintaining a productive collaboration. Soundly based on established theory, this accessible guide offers down-to-earth advice--including diagrams--and practical examples of effective team members and inspirational team leaders.
Download or read book The Rules of Good Style Teach Yourself Ebook A Practical Guide for 21st Century Writers written by Katherine Lapworth and published by Teach Yourself. This book was released on 2012-01-13 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you want to write more effectively, correctly and in a manner which is appropriate for this brave new world of text speak and blogging? Whether you are a professional writer, or writing for your profession, a journalist, non-fiction writer, or simply a would-be blogger, you will find essential guidance and the latest style rules in this book. It contains firstly a detailed breakdown of both the rules of grammar, punctuation and spelling and, secondly, a guide to making your work readable, structured and well-paced. Unlike any other style guide, it also sets out the new and evolving rules for 21st century writing such as blogging, chatrooms, and even PowerPoint presentations.
Download or read book The Business of Winning written by Robert Evangelista and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This insightful management book gives readers a simple, clear-cut, and realistic approach to building a winning work team. It teaches managers how to motivate employees to work together, how to face the challenges of the workplace, as well as how to execute strategy. In each chapter, Evangelista supports relevant examples from a variety of sports coaches such as Vince Lombardi and Lou Holtz. He then methodically steps from the sports arena to the business arena by showing the application of those lessons to work teams. The book's personal perspective and real-world explanations set it apart from other management books. In The Business of Winning, you'll learn to: - Create an effective business plan that links your organization's mission to specific employee actions- Focus a work team on common goals- Coach your employees, your work units, and your entire work team to success
Download or read book Make Your Show a Success Teach Yourself written by Nicholas Gibbs and published by Teach Yourself. This book was released on 2010-10-26 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wherever your theatre interests lies, this is an essential book for you. It covers a wide range of key issues, from tips on coping with first night nerves, to a full section on health and safety, to funding and taxation. Illustrated with handy guides to lighting and staging and containing essential resources, this book will enable you to have a successful show. NOT GOT MUCH TIME? One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started. AUTHOR INSIGHTS Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience. TEST YOURSELF Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress. EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE Extra online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of amateur theatre. FIVE THINGS TO REMEMBER Quick refreshers to help you remember the key facts. TRY THIS Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.
Download or read book Light Bulbs for Leaders written by Barbara Pate Glacel and published by Wiley. This book was released on 1996-04-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An unorthodox, yet highly effective approach to team learning. Part novel, part workbook, Light Bulbs for Leaders is brimming with insights, ideas, tools, and step-by-step guidelines all packaged in a down-to-earth, easy-to digest form. Book I, "A Tale of Teamwork and Continuous Learning," tells the fictional story of Fulcrum Corporation and its efforts to regain the considerable ground it has lost in recent years. Faced with rapidly shrinking budgets and mounting competition, CEO Gary Anderson concludes that radical culture change is Fulcrum's only hope for survival. He appoints a learning team of six senior managers, Janice, Ted, Pat, Andy, Lois, and John, to thrash out the details of just how this can be accomplished. As the story unfolds, you follow the team's adventures as they attempt to fulfill their mission and to transform Fulcrum from a fractious collection of brilliant high-tech cowboys into a learning organization of team players. You experience their setbacks and successes as they attempt to surmount the psychological and procedural obstacles every team must overcome before achieving its goals. And you follow them as they take what they've learned back to their own groups to successfully lead the team learning process. Along the way, you gain valuable insights into the human subtleties of team learning and acquire practical lessons that you can apply in your own team-building efforts. Book II, "The Light Bulbs," lists the 88 epiphanies--moments in the story when the team "got it"--that are crucial to creating a high-performing team. Book III, "A Guide to Team Learning," helps you make effective use of the lessons learned in Books I and II. Packed with checklists, exercises, charts, and other visual aids, this handbook helps you master the skills you need to overcome impasses in the team learning process and to achieve ever higher levels of team performance and productivity. An enlightening and entertaining read and a valuable blueprint for transforming any organization into a learning organization, Light Bulbs for Leaders is a must-have management and training resource. "There cannot be a successful organization in America today that doesn't depend upon teamwork for superior performance and growth. During a time when rapidly shifting societal and economic changes are scrambling conventional notions about personal interactions, Light Bulbs for Leaders is the perfect descrambler. Its technical approach is the right mix of creativity, boldness, and scar tissue, all presented in an arrestingly readable package."--Norman R. Augustine, CEO, Lockheed Martin Corporation "An excellent book . . . on leadership."--The Honorable Ike Skelton, 4th District, Missouri, U.S. House of Representatives "An excellent, practical, and useful tool for the modern workplace."--Hyler J. Bracey, PhD, CEO, The Atlanta Consulting Group, author of Managing from the Heart "This 'how to' book provides helpful, practical insights into the complexities of teams and teamwork. It is an attractive and handy compilation of notes and guidelines which any busy manager can relate to, with a rare discussion of the nuances of individual differences . . . that in reality can make or break an effort for team building."--Walter F. Ulmer, Jr., Former CEO and President, Center for Creative Leadership
Download or read book Alpha Teach Yourself Project Management written by Nancy Mingus, PMP and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2001-11-01 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now you don’t have to be an MBA or advanced specialist to learn the principles of project management. Alpha Teach Yourself Project Management in 24 Hours gives readers a lesson-by-lesson approach to learning the ins and outs of budgets, team-building, and tracking. Recognizing that most projects are managed electronically or online today, the author also shows better and more efficient ways to track and achieve goals. • Discover how to build a team for a successful project. • Learn how to create an accurate and usable budget—and stick to it. • Understand how to define the scope of your project and its goals. • Learn how to develop workable project schedules and tracking systems. • See how to create project management charts, documents, and standards. • Know why it’s important to evaluate your project success—and learn to measure it effectively.
Download or read book Set Up A Successful Small Business Teach Yourself written by Vera Hughes and published by Teach Yourself. This book was released on 2010-01-29 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: [Teach Yourself] Set Up a Successful Small Business will help you to get your business venture off the ground and turning a profit. Arming you with a strategy for success, the book will support you through the entire process, from getting to grips with business finance to effective marketing. Written by small business owners who have been through it all themselves, you'll also receive insider tips to help give your business the edge. NOT GOT MUCH TIME? One and five-minute introductions to key principles to get you started. AUTHOR INSIGHTS Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the authors' many years of experience. TEST YOURSELF Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress. EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE Extra online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of setting up your own small business. THINGS TO REMEMBER Quick refreshers at the end of each chapter to help you remember the key facts. TRY THIS Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.
Download or read book Ebook A Coach s Guide to Team Building Understanding Functions Structure and Leadership written by Helen Smith and published by McGraw-Hill Education (UK). This book was released on 2023-07-12 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “This book takes the reader through the challenges of working with teams, the various contexts and understanding of what team effectiveness means. It provides support for team leaders, managers, supervisors and practitioners alike and therefore it is a ‘must read’ for all those in these roles.” Professor Bob Garvey, Leeds Business School, UK “This book confirms to me that great team leaders and team managers have a coaching mindset, coaching skills and coaching behaviours at their core. This book demonstrates how best to be ‘coach-minded’ and gives lots of advice on how to be an excellent manager as coach (MAC) in terms of fostering confidence, humility, learning and exchange within a team.” Dr Jenni Jones, Associate Professor in Coaching and Mentoring, University of Wolverhampton, UK In today’s ever-changing workplace, it is important for managers and team leadersto be able to navigate challenges arising from unproductive or dysfunctional behaviour among team members. A Coach’s Guide to Team Building applies a unique coaching perspective to tackle the complex issues facing teams and their leaders. Applying psychology principles in coaching and coaching leadership has the potential to help managers adapt to hybrid teams, flexible working and portfolio careers. With insightful case studies and the utilisation of interview data throughout, this book contains practical tools, offers solutions to real team problems and shares key learnings from coaching, psychology and professional practice. The interviewees spanned multiple sectors, with insights into industries such as banking, education and engineering, readers can benefit from the flexible, effective approach to successfully creating and leading teams. The book: - Provides a range of practical tools, from ‘how-to’ guides to checklists - Explores the challenges of building diversity and inclusivity into any team - Covers a range of industries and team dynamics The unique blend of expertise and insight from the authors will benefit academics, coaching practitioners, and team leaders alike. Whether you are an experienced team leader or novice manager, this book offers solutions to problems facing real teams. Helen Smith is Faculty Head of Coaching and Mentoring in the Department of People and Performance at Manchester Metropolitan University. UK. Helen previously served as a Board Member of the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC) UK for over two years and is a founding member of The Greater Manchester Coaching Hub (GMCH). Tony Wall is Professor at Liverpool Business School, Liverpool John Moores University, UK and holds visiting roles in Sweden and Vietnam. Tony has published 200+ works, including global policy reports for EMCC Global. He has received numerous accolades including the Advance-HE National Teaching Fellowship and Santander International Research Excellence Awards.
Download or read book Leadership Team Building Think Big written by Ace McCloud and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-11-09 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you wish you knew how to develop the qualities of a great leader? Ready to be on a winning team? Do you ever wonder what you are truly capable of? 3 Books in 1: An unbeatable combination of the best leadership wisdom, team-building tactics and incredible ways to think big! Whether you want to (1) be a great leader, (2) light a fire under yourself that will not go out, or (3) start turning your big ideas and dreams into reality, this book will teach you everything you need to know. Thrive as the leader you were meant to be! Leadership stems from the depths of your character. Lay a solid foundation for a life of leadership. Discover how you can shape your attitudes, thoughts, beliefs, and interactions to facilitate your growth as a true leader, the person others turn to when in need. What Will You Discover About Leadership? How to develop your inner leader. How to be an effective communicator. The best habits that great leaders use most often. How to build a powerful team around you. How to address stress, aggression and conflict when leading. The top 100 best ways to be a great leader. Mental strategies and development exercises to increase your leadership skills. Some of the best inspirational leadership quotes of all time. How to set goals the right way to maximize your results. Build the most effective teams you've ever seen! Create a team of leaders. Shape your team members into peak performers. Form a cooperative, healthy, and powerful team of individuals who are pulling together towards a common goal - to win in the most dominant ways possible! What Will You Learn About Team Building? The five core values of winning teams. How to be a great team leader. How to create a motivating and enthusiastic team environment. How to manage stress, aggression and conflicts in the team. The best ways to communicate with your team. Motivational strategies that will turn your team members into peak performers. How to set team goals that inspire confidence and boost enthusiasm. How to build a team that works well together and wins! How to recruit the right way to build your team of champions. Turn your big dreams into reality. Discover the incredibly powerful magic of thinking big. Included is step-by-step guidance on how to turn your big idea into something that exists in the real world. Stop aiming for average goals, start thinking of big things that will really make a BIG difference in your life! The ability to think big is a common trait of many of the greatest people who have ever lived and it has been proven over the centuries to have incredible results! What Will You Discover About Thinking Big? The magic that happens when you Think Big. How to gain the confidence you need to realize your big idea. Powerful ways for training your mind for automatic success. How to work smarter, stay motivated and transform every obstacle in your path. How to develop a powerful work ethic based upon world class good habits. How to create your own 30-day strategy action plan. Inspiring true life stories. How to get others to help you accomplish your big goals. Powerful morning rituals for starting the day off right. You only live once! This is your chance. Take action: Buy It Now!
Download or read book Management in 4 Weeks written by Martin Manser and published by Teach Yourself. This book was released on 2015-01-29 with total page 430 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Management In 4 Weeks is a comprehensive guide to managing people, giving you everything you need to know in one place. Made up of four bestselling books in one, this book delivers a complete course in modern management. From managing and motivating people and teams, to performance management and appraisals you'll discover all the tools, techniques and strategies you need to get your management right. This book introduces you to the main themes and ideas of people management, giving you a knowledge and understanding of the key concepts, together with practical and thought-provoking exercises. Whether you choose to work through it like a 4 week course or dip in and out, Management In 4 Weeks is your fastest route to success: Week 1: Introducing Management In A Week Week 2: Successful People Management In A Week Week 3: Managing Teams In A Week Week 4: Successful Appraisals In A Week ABOUT THE SERIES In A Week books are for managers, leaders, and business executives who want to succeed at work. From negotiating and content marketing to finance and social media, the In A Week series covers the business topics that really matter and that will help you make a difference today. Written in straightforward English, each book is structured as a seven-day course so that with just a little work each day, you will quickly master the subject. In a fast-changing world, this series enables readers not just to get up to speed, but to get ahead.
Download or read book Learning From Winners written by Raymond Pettit and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2007-08-27 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book demonstrates how the best companies use the creative application of research, done up front, to produce the big ideas with significant impact on the market and on the people, employees, partners, retailers and customers. Readers of this book will experience how brand managers and their agencies use the right research to drive new brand in
Download or read book Team Geek written by Brian W. Fitzpatrick and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2012-07-06 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a perfect world, software engineers who produce the best code are the most successful. But in our perfectly messy world, success also depends on how you work with people to get your job done. In this highly entertaining book, Brian Fitzpatrick and Ben Collins-Sussman cover basic patterns and anti-patterns for working with other people, teams, and users while trying to develop software. This is valuable information from two respected software engineers whose popular series of talks—including "Working with Poisonous People"—has attracted hundreds of thousands of followers. Writing software is a team sport, and human factors have as much influence on the outcome as technical factors. Even if you’ve spent decades learning the technical side of programming, this book teaches you about the often-overlooked human component. By learning to collaborate and investing in the "soft skills" of software engineering, you can have a much greater impact for the same amount of effort. Team Geek was named as a Finalist in the 2013 Jolt Awards from Dr. Dobb's Journal. The publication's panel of judges chose five notable books, published during a 12-month period ending June 30, that every serious programmer should read.
