Publisher's Synopsis
Team-based organizations are now the norm, and interest in how they function continues to grow. There is no shortage of published material on teamworking. Most of it, however, is concerned with one particular aspect, such as organizational structure or behavioural psychology. This Handbook covers the entire spectrum in a single volume. Its 30 contributors have been carefully selected to represent a variety of backgrounds and viewpoints. What they have in common is an acknowledged expertise and a practical approach. - - The Gower Handbook of Teamworking is in four Parts. The first Part looks at teams in an organizational context. It examines the different types of structure, and the problems and benefits associated with each. Part II explores the nature of teams, including team processes, and team and individual behaviour. Part III deals with the design, building and management of teams, including the relevant training. The final Part shows how modern technology can be applied to improve team performance. - - The result is a book that will be of immense value to anyone involved in leading, training or studying teams in the workplace.
