Tools for Team Excellence By Gregory E. Huszczo - Book Information and Review

Publisher
Davies-Black Publishing, 2004


Contents


Ch. 1 The Nature of Teams in Organizations 7
Ch. 2 Preparing Organizations for Teams 21
Ch. 3 Getting Team Members Ready for Change 37
Ch. 4 Clear Sense of Direction 71
Ch. 5 Talented Members 85
Ch. 6 Clear and Enticing Responsibilities 93
Ch. 7 Reasonable and Efficient Operating Procedures 111
Ch. 8 Constructive Interpersonal Relationships 131
Ch. 9 Active Reinforcement Systems 159
Ch. 10 Constructive External Relationships 175
Ch. 11 Sustaining Team Success 195
Ch. 12 A Troubleshooter's Guide to Creating Team Excellence 209
References and Resources 221
Index 225




Some Important Points

The most generic definition of a team emphasizes that it is two or more people interacting together to accomplish a common purpose.

Potential benefits of teams

Has the potential to create a high quality solution.
Provides a structure that encourages a sense of involvement in a large organization.
Proves an important source of stimulation.

The Five Major Team Types

An informal sense of team
Traditional work unit
Problem solving task force, committee, and circle
Leadershi team, steering committee, advisory council
Self directed work team

Seven Key Components of Effective Teams are covered as Chapters 4 to 10

Ch. 4 Clear Sense of Direction 71
Ch. 5 Talented Members 85
Ch. 6 Clear and Enticing Responsibilities 93
Ch. 7 Reasonable and Efficient Operating Procedures 111
Ch. 8 Constructive Interpersonal Relationships 131
Ch. 9 Active Reinforcement Systems 159
Ch. 10 Constructive External Relationships 175


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