Team Building: Turn Personal Strengths into

A group is just people working together. A team is pooling the unique skills and insights of every member to achieve common goals. That's why team building is one of the most essential ways to boost productivity. Learn how to build effective teams from the ground up and then manage everyone's efforts to maximize results.

About the Authors	p. 1
Preface	p. 2
About the Crisp 50-Minute Series	p. 4
A Note to Instructors	p. 5
Designing a Successful Blueprint for Your Team	p. 7
The Purpose of a Blueprint	p. 9
Distinguishing Teams from Groups	p. 10
Group vs. Team Characteristics	p. 11
Group-Centered Managers vs. Team-Centered Leaders	p. 13
Increasing Productivity Through Teamwork	p. 15
The Benefits of Team Building	p. 17
Part Summary	p. 22
Building a Strong Foundation	p. 23
The Importance of a Strong Foundation	p. 25
Taking the Time to Plan	p. 26
Applying Organizational Skills	p. 27
Building a Climate for Motivation	p. 28
Establishing Accountability	p. 31
Part Summary	p. 33
Constructing a Solid Framework	p. 35
Assembling Your Team	p. 37
Combining Diverse Behavior Styles	p. 38
Leyeraging the Strengths of Each Style	p. 43
Building a Solid Team Through Training	p. 44
Promoting Teamwork Through Your Leadership Style	p. 47
Part Summary	p. 50
Building Bridges to Better Communication	p. 51
Facilitating Open Communication	p. 53
Fostering Teamwork Through Collaboration	p. 57
Involving the Team in Setting Goals and Standards	p. 59
Making Problem Solving a Team Effort	p. 61
Creating a Climate for Team Problem Solving	p. 64
Examining Coflict	p. 66
Conflict Resolution Styles	p. 67
Helping a Team Resolve Conflicts Productively	p. 68
Part Summary	p. 71
Ensuring Mutual Trust and Respect	p. 73
Fostering an Environment of Trust	p. 75
Recognizing Employee Performance	p. 77
Implementing Positive Discipline	p. 79
Coaching: Essential in Team Building	p. 80
Six Tools for Effective Coaching	p. 84
Part Summary	p. 88
Appendix	p. 89
Assessing Your Progress	p. 91
Ten Ways to Construct a Strong Team	p. 93
Developing a Personal Action Plan	p. 94
Appendix to Part 1	p. 95
Appendix to Part 2	p. 96
Appendix to Part 3	p. 97
Appendix to Part 4	p. 98
Additional Reading	p. 100
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