Committed Teams

Acknowledgments

This book was a team effort. We are indebted to numerous contributors, supporters, and advocates who made it possible.

The insights that drove this book were co-created with our contributing authors: Joanne, Vishal, Amy, Lauren, Michael, Annette, and Renee, all of whom have been part of our own team at Wharton Executive Education from the beginning. The 3×3 framework is a product of our collective thinking and practice. We engaged in countless discussions, debates, and jam sessions around Mario's kitchen table. Our team was truly committed.

Our partner Joe Perfetti played an essential role. He always gave us the time we needed to write, even under the pressure of demanding schedules. He also provided invaluable opportunities to reality-test our thinking at every stage.

We are grateful to Pete Fader and Dave Heckman at Wharton for supporting our HPT process right from the get-go.

Our editor, Richard Narramore, provided timely feedback that pushed our writing toward even greater clarity at crucial junctures.

Our research assistant Aaisha Gulani mined the library for teamwork stories that helped bring our insights to life.

Last, but certainly not least, we thank our families.

Mario's home team—Robin, Miles, Ella, and Bix—provided unwavering support throughout the writing process. With exquisite grace, they listened, questioned, and nudged. Mario owes his family an enormous debt of gratitude.

Derek's wife, Carrie, patiently gave him space for Sunday morning drafting ...