The First-Time Manager's Guide to Team Building

by Gary S. Topchik

With the same brand of accessible and sage advice readers found in The First-Time Manager , this new offering from management expert Gary S. Topchik covers the basics of team building. The book helps readers discover how their own leadership and management style influences the success of their teams. Managers will learn how * make the transition from team member to team leader * understand the difference between a team and a work group * hold team members accountable * make their teams more productive * manage challenging situations and resolve conflict within a team. Written in an engaging, conversational style, Topchik explains the five essential qualities of a high-performing goals and standards; decision making; honest communication; clear roles and responsibilities; and celebrating success. Packed with activities and assessments for both the manager and team members, this is an essential guide for any manager who strives for team-building success.

Genres: Nonfiction

140 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2007

Reviews

[Milad Freeman · Rating 3 out of 5]

کتاب با توضیح اصول تیم سازی و نحوه انتخاب اعضای تیم، برخورد با آن ها، تقسیم وظایف و کنترل ومدیریت تیم ، راهنمای خوبی در این حوزه هست. البته من اولین کتابیبود که با موضوع تیم سازی خوندم و اطلاعات خوبی به من داد و نمیتونم با کتاب های دیگه در این حوزه مقایسه کنم. در کل با حجم کمی که کتاب داشت پربار و مفید بود برام.

[Timilehin Akogun · Rating 3 out of 5]

Contain some good tips, presentation was boring, felt like reading a tedious textbook

[Evans · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great bullet points. Wanted a deeper explanation on the topic though.

[Eric · Rating 2 out of 5]

I'm sure the book was written well. I read 4 chapters, and it didn't tell me anything I didn't already know. I stopped reading it and moved on.

If you've never lead or built a team, or never read a book on teams, then this book will probably get you off the ground very well. If you're already familiar with the concepts and have applied them a few times, jump in the pool a little closer to the deep end.