Great teams don't just happen. How often have you sat in team meetings complaining to yourself, "Why does it take forever for this group to make a simple decision? What are we even trying to achieve?" As a team leader, you have the power to improve things. It's up to you to get people to work well together and produce results. Written by team expert Mary Shapiro, the HBR Guide to Leading Teams will help you avoid the pitfalls you've experienced in the past by focusing on the often-neglected people side of teams. With practical exercises, guidelines for structured team conversations, and step-by-step advice, this guide will help you: Pick the right team membersSet clear, smart goalsFoster camaraderie and cooperationHold people accountableAddress and correct bad behaviorKeep your team focused and motivated

About the Author
Mary Shapiro has worked as a consultant and executive trainer for more than 20 years. She holds the Kagen Trust Professorship for Leadership Development at Simmons College and is Professor of Practice at the Simmons School of Management.


Book Information
ISBN 9781633690417
Author Mary Shapiro
Format Paperback
Page Count 192
Imprint Harvard Business Review Press
Publisher Harvard Business Review Press
Weight(grams) 226g
Dimensions(mm) 228mm * 127mm * 15mm