Create high-performing teams that achieve amazing results Implement successful cross-functional teams in your organization. This useful tool kit and book are packed with examples and ideas for effective team building. The book helps you to successfully develop your own cross-functional teams by using advice from more than 100 companies, including Merck, Johnson & Johnson, Sun Microsystems, the EPA, and many others. You'll learn how to set goals for shared commitments and how to overcome barriers and obstacles to teamwork. You'll learn how to: Develop a plan to implement cross-functional teams Facilitate the launch of a set of new teams Design a training program for team members and leaders Conduct training and team building for new and ongoing teams Work with the senior management team to gain their support for cross-functional teams . . . and much more The tool kit gives you: Six invigorating icebreakers Five experiential team-building activities Five insightful assessment tools Five useful abstracts and reports Six detailed case studies . . . and more The looseleaf binder format facilitates quick preparation. Photocopy what you need, and you're ready With Parker's help, you'll create collaboration in diverse groups and discover the cross-functional team advantage.
Glenn Parker's book is a must-read for individuals and organizations that have cross-functional teams or are considering implementing them. Practical advice and actual examples of successful cross-functional teams make this book an easy and enjoyable read. I highly recommend this book to those who are looking to improve organizational effectiveness through cross-functional teams.
A MUST HAVE BOOK FOR DEVELOPING TEAMS.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
This book provides practical and helpful approaches to establishing cross-functional teams. The information provided by the author, Glenn Parker, is very useful for teams comprised of any discipline and in any industry. I have utilized many of the techniques and have seen results! I was able to get my teams up and running more quickly, we achieved results, and people seemed to have more fun because we functioned well together. I strongly recommend this book for team leaders and team members.
A Help in Team Building
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
G. Parker knows all about developing workplace team work. Not only is he a team work consultant, he is very familar with the literature and research on team work. As most of us know, many consultants do not bother to read the literature on the topic they profess to be an expert on. Cross Functional Teams is informative and constructive, largely because of Parker's knowledge of the field. Parker's concept of Cross Functional Teasm, or teams link people from different parts of an organization, distinquishes the book from the other books on team work.
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