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Lead teams that make a greater impact.Creating more value for your organization means building and leading teams in ways that maximize the skills, perspectives, and talents of individuals. But achieving exceptional results consistently involves more than making good hires and investing in the best tools. You must establish a solid and shared understanding of your team's goals--and purpose. You must communicate frequently and effectively, proactively addressing issues before misunderstandings can spiral into destructive conflict. You must create an environment where trust and genuine relationships and creativity can flourish. Cultivating an environment where everyone's contributions are seen and valued will enable your people to more nimbly adapt to changes and challenges to help your business succeed.
The
HBR Guide to High-Performing Teams provides the practical tips, research, stories, and advice you need to make the most of diverse perspectives and skills, anticipate and adapt obstacles, and translate strategy into actionable goals.
You'll learn how to:
- Establish clear goals and roles
- Balance skills and personalities
- Anticipate roadblocks and opportunities
- Communicate openly and effectively
- Make meeting time productive--and efficient
- Build trust and psychological safety
- Surface and address issues
- Achieve more--together
Arm yourself with the advice you need to succeed on the job, with the most trusted brand in business. Packed with how-to essentials from leading experts, the
HBR Guides provide smart answers to your most pressing work challenges.
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Summary
Lead teams that make a greater impact.
Creating more value for your organization means building and leading teams in ways that maximize the skills, perspectives, and talents of individuals. But achieving exceptional results consistently involves more than making good hires and investing in the best tools. You must establish a solid and shared understanding of your team's goals—and purpose. You must communicate frequently and effectively, proactively addressing issues before misunderstandings can spiral into destructive conflict. You must create an environment where trust and genuine relationships and creativity can flourish. Cultivating an environment where everyone's contributions are seen and valued will enable your people to more nimbly adapt to changes and challenges to help your business succeed.
The HBR Guide to High-Performing Teams provides the practical tips, research, stories, and advice you need to make the most of diverse perspectives and skills, anticipate and adapt obstacles, and translate strategy into actionable goals.
You'll learn how to:
- Establish clear goals and roles
- Balance skills and personalities
- Anticipate roadblocks and opportunities
- Communicate openly and effectively
- Make meeting time productive—and efficient
- Build trust and psychological safety
- Surface and address issues
- Achieve more—together
Arm yourself with the advice you need to succeed on the job, with the most trusted brand in business. Packed with how-to essentials from leading experts, the
HBR Guides provide smart answers to your most pressing work challenges.
