Group Dynamics and Team Interventions Understanding and Improving Team Performance

Timothy M. Franz is a Professor of Psychology at St. John Fisher College. His area of expertise is small group and team processes. In addition, he is an experienced applied researcher, specializing in conducting focus groups, interviews, and surveys. He has published in journals such as the Journal of the American Medical Association and the Journal of Applied Psychology. 

Acknowledgements xx

Part I Introduction 1

1 Introduction to Teams 3

2 Methods of Assessing and Evaluating Team Functioning 18

Part II Inputs 43

3 Team Theories and Concepts 45

4 Understanding Culture and Diversity 70

5 Preparing the Environment for Teamwork 93

Part III Processes 109

6 Improving Small Group Communication and Trust 111

7 Improving Creativity and Innovation 137

8 Improving Problem Solving and Decision Making 157

9 Understanding Cohesion and Collaboration 176

10 Reducing Dysfunctional Conflict and Improving Cooperation 199

11 Influence, Power, and Leadership 229

12 Working in Virtual Teams 259

Part IV Outputs 281

13 Searching for Synergy: Creating a High-Performing Team 283

Appendix: Improving Team Meetings 300

References 307

Index 340

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