The First-Time Manager’s Guide to Team Building

Chapter . Introduction

There are a lot of managers out there who have not realized the great advantages of team building. They see themselves rather than their team members as the focal point, the most knowledgeable, and the decision maker. This book does not buy into that philosophy. Its major goal is to show you how high-performing teams can be a tremendous advantage to the team manager or team builder, the team members themselves, and to your organization.

The First-Time Manager’s Guide to Team Building will tell you how to create and maintain a high-powered, results-oriented team that will get the job done. You will develop the skills needed to become a successful manager of teams and discover innovative ways to make your teams more productive. ...