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Team Players and Teamwork

New Strategies for Developing Successful Collaboration
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Team Players and Teamwork by Glenn M. Parker explores the dynamics of effective teamwork in business environments. It provides insights into the roles individuals play within teams and offers strategies to enhance collaboration and productivity. This book serves as a guide for building strong teams and maximizing their potential in the workplace.
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This book may appeal to you if you're interested in enhancing your team's performance and collaboration skills. By exploring dynamic team roles and effective communication strategies, it offers valuable insights for fostering a productive and harmonious work environment. Perfect for professionals who want to build cohesive teams and improve organisational success.

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Glenn Parker's seminal book identifies the typical personality styles present in every team, and provides exercises and assessments to allow the team to work together more smoothly. Updated from the first edition, this book identifies team dynamics and assesses the experiences change teams have over the past 15 years.

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"In the new edition of Team Players and Teamwork Glenn Parker updates his landmark compendium on the essential effect of cross-functional teamwork to encompass the added complexities of globalisation facing team leaders and team members in the twenty-first century. Anyone participating on or managing members of a cross-functional team will benefit from reading this essential guide to successful teamwork."
- Jeffrey W. Warmke, vice president, global project management and leadership, Daiichi Sankyo Pharma Development

"Glenn Parker has the unique combination of sound thinking and clear writing. In his recent version of Team Players and Teamwork he succeeds in taking this combination of skills to a higher level."
- Sivasilam "Thiagi" Thiagarajan, president, Workshops by Thiagi, Inc.

"Glenn's book is a must-read for team leaders and team members who are looking for a comprehensive set of tools and ideas to help teams perform more effectively. Glenn offers practical wisdomβ€”based on years of first-hand experienceβ€”that is unparalleled in the field of team dynamics."
- Robert Hoffman, executive director, organisation development and talent management, oncology business unit, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation

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Team Players and Teamwork by Glenn M. Parker is praised for its updated content that reflects extensive research over the years. The book addresses significant changes in technology and team dynamics, offering valuable insights for those interested in team-building strategies in a business context.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780787998110

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 11 March 2008

Country: United States

Imprint: Jossey-Bass Inc.,U.S.

Edition: Completely Updated and Revised, 2nd Edition

Illustration: Charts: 1 B&W, 0 Color; Tables: 15 B&W, 0 Color; Exhibits: 1 B&W, 0 Color

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 160.0mm

Height: 236.0mm

Weight: 454g

Pages: 256

About the Author

The Author

Glenn M. Parker is president of Glenn Parker Associates, LLC. He works with organizations to create and sustain high-performing teams, effective team players, and team-based systems. He is the author of more than fifteen books, including the best-selling Cross-Functional Teams and the first edition of Team Players and Teamwork, both from Jossey-Bass.

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