Michael A. West

Velfungerende teamarbejde er helt afgørende for organisationers udvikling, konkurrenceevne og tilpasningsdygtighed. Det udgør samtidiget veletableret forsknings- og praksisfelt, og Michael A. West samler i denne nyklassiker mange års viden og praktiske erfaringer med arbejdet i team. Bogen er i 4. udgave blevet opdateret med den nyeste forskning på området og flere temaer, heriblandt konflikt- og problemløsning samt social støtte, er blevet udvidet. Derudover er der tilføjet nye kapitler om virtuelt teamarbejde og toplederteam. TEAMWORK beskriver med mange praktiske eksempler, hvordan team kan blive mere effektive, når teammedlemmerne får mulighed for at anvende deres unikke evner og ressourcer i gruppens arbejde. Samtidig fokuserer den på, hvor vigtigt det er, at teammedlemmer er udviklingsorienterede og reflekterende, og at der i teamet og for teamet er opstillet visioner og mål for arbejdet.TEAMWORK henvender sig til alle, der indgår i team og interesserer sig forgruppers effektivitet og kreativitet – fx teamledere, ledere, konsulentereller erhvervs- og organisationspsykologer.".. det bliver afgørende for vores velfærdsstat, konkurrenceevne og beskæftigelse, at vi oversætter international viden til danske forhold, så vi bruger teamarbejde rigtigt, opbygger team hurtigt og arbejder kreativt, effektivt og kvalitetsfokuseret på alle niveauer og på tværs af organisatoriske skel ... denne bog bør trykkes i 5.634 millioner eksemplarer"Fra bogens forord af Anders Ramian Trillingsgaard

Updated to reflect the latest research evidence, the third edition of Effective Teamwork provides business managers with the necessary guidance and tools to build and maintain effective teamwork strategies. A new edition of a bestselling book on teamwork from an acknowledged leader in the fieldOffers a unique integration of rigorous research with practical guidance to develop effective leadership teamsFeatures new chapters on virtual teams and top management teams, plus contemporary themes of ethics and valuesUtilizes research based on positive psychology techniques

Updated to reflect the latest research evidence, the third edition of Effective Teamwork provides business managers with the necessary guidance and tools to build and maintain effective teamwork strategies. A new edition of a bestselling book on teamwork from an acknowledged leader in the fieldOffers a unique integration of rigorous research with practical guidance to develop effective leadership teamsFeatures new chapters on virtual teams and top management teams, plus contemporary themes of ethics and valuesUtilizes research based on positive psychology techniques

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.

With the use of case studies and examples this book shows how innovation at work has its roots in the creative development of all staff members. This book will show how companies gain competitive advantage by introducing an innovative culture in the organization.