Publisher's Synopsis
Team Building in Education presents a rational and specific technique for improving teamwork in educational settings. You'll find information on creating effective teams and what makes them work. It shows how to increase collaboration and teamwork among educators, social workers, school counselors, psychologists, community leaders and parents. It is designed to provide a blend of research and organizational development theory, step-by-step processes for leading team-building meetings, and information to expand leadership qualities. It addresses the issues of motivation, group dynamics, and the progressive team-building process. Including handouts and experiential exercises, it shows how to conduct booster sessions to help energize teams. It presents the differences between being a manager, a pseudo leader, and a genuine leader.
