Leading Teams Setting The Stage For Great Performances - J. Richard Hackman

Richard Hackman, One Of The Worlds Leading Experts On Group And Organizational Behavior, Argues That Teams Perform At Their Best When Leaders Create Conditions That Allow Them To Manage Themselves Effectively.leading Teams Is Not About Subscribing To A Specific Formula Or Leadership Style. Rather, It Is About Applying A Concise Set Of Guiding Principles To Each Unique Group Situation-and Doing So In The Leaders Own Idiosyncratic Way. Based On Extensive Research And Using Compelling Examples Ranging From Orchestras To Airline Cockpit Crews, Leading Teams Identifies Five Essential Conditionsa Stable Team, A Clear And Engaging Direction, An Enabling Team Structure, A Supportive Organizational Context, And The Availability Of Competent Coachingthat Greatly Enhance The Likelihood Of Team Success.