THE TEAM IDEA IS NOT NEW

Many books have been written about the change just presented. The team concept has been around for a long time and tried under many formulas. Naturally, some organizations are more suited to adopt the team approach than others. The basic trend, however, is gaining momentum. The supervisor of the future will be prepared as a team leader as much as a departmental manager. Why will this preparation be prevalent? Because when employees get swept up in a well-led team project, they become more involved. Personal involvement in decision making can produce higher levels of both quantity and quality. As a result, everyone benefits.

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