team work
Dealing with a Toxic Boss
May 18, 2011 1 Comment
Employee Engagement “Employees don’t leave their company—they leave their boss” says the author of a recent Florida State University study of 700 workers. The study revealed that many employees believe their supervisors don’t give credit when it’s due, gossip about them behind their backs, and Read More
When Do Teams Make Sense?
May 3, 2011 1 Comment
Team Work Many organizations have embraced the team concept wholeheartedly. But as it is with most things, there is also a negative side to teams. Teamwork takes more time and often more resources than individual work. Teams have increased communication demands, conflicts to manage, and Read More
The Importance of Team Roles
April 26, 2011 0 Comments
Recruiting Understanding the differing roles on a team and using this information to select team members can lead to greater team success. A study of 778 major league baseball teams over a 21-year period highlights the importance of assigning roles appropriately. The study showed (not Read More
With Teams, Size Matters
April 12, 2011 1 Comment
Organizational Psychology Does the size of a team affect their behavior? The answer is a definite “yes”. The evidence indicates smaller teams are faster at completing tasks than larger ones and that individuals perform better in smaller groups than in larger ones. There is one Read More
Trust: The Foundation for High Performing Teams
January 20, 2010 0 Comments
Trust is the foundation of great teamwork and a prerequisite for developing high performing teams. Trust is the confidence among team members that: Their team colleague’s intentions are good—even when they disagree There is no reason to be protective or careful in what they say Read More
Tip #40: 3 Tips For Creating Productive Teams At Work
April 17, 2009 0 Comments
Team work is essential for effective business. No employee, not matter how talented they are, works in a bubble. The problem with teams, however, is that they are made up of individuals who sometimes have competing ideas and personalities. These differences, in one sense, can Read More
