Foreword

No leader achieves anything of true, lasting value alone. Whatever great things you aim to accomplish, whatever changes you’re determined to drive, you need others to make it happen: others working together in teams. Therefore, building great teams ought to be your highest priority.

(That really ought to be self-evident. Sadly, though, I’ve seen plenty of organizations where it’s not. Those organizations fail: nowadays, sooner, rather than later.)

Given their importance, how do you develop great teams? What are the foundational elements central to success?

To begin with, great teams require talented individuals who have the specific skills and know-how to get the job done. They must receive the resources they need: money, people, time, ...

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