Publisher's Synopsis
The self-directed team can be a very productive way of working. But it is unlikely to succeed without careful and comprehensive training for everyone involved. - - This collection of participative exercises will enable trainers and team leaders to foster the necessary skills. The authors have selected material specifically designed to help establish an effective self-directed effort, and the manual contains activities for top management; middle managers; supervisors; team leaders; team members; self-directed teams; teams seeking to become self-directed. - - The subjects covered include: - - ò building trust - ò assessing team effectiveness - ò valuing diversity - ò resolving conflict - ò developing norms - ò dealing with team stagnation - ò issues of leadership. - - The mix of questionnaires, written exercises and group discussions offers a wide choice of learning method. Each activity includes detailed guidance for the trainer and masters for OHPs and any items required by participants.
