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7 Lessons in Leading Teams

Master the Basics of Team Leadership in 7 Steps
By Nigel Cumberland
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A SHORT COURSE IN TEAM LEADERSHIP BASICS. 7 Lessons in Leading Teams is a quick course in team leadership, giving you everything you need to know in just seven short chapters. From exploring what a great team looks like, gaining respect and setting common goals, to... Read More
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7 short lessons that will help you master team leadership - whatever your business role.

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A SHORT COURSE IN TEAM LEADERSHIP BASICS.

7 Lessons in Leading Teams is a quick course in team leadership, giving you everything you need to know in just seven short chapters. From exploring what a great team looks like, gaining respect and setting common goals, to communication, culture, and managing remote or virtual teams, you'll explore the entire process of being a successful team leader including the key dos and don'ts you need to focus on.

  • Lesson 1: Getting started with your team
  • Lesson 2: Alignment and goal setting
  • Lesson 3: Delegating and managing
  • Lesson 4: Optimal communication
  • Lesson 5: Motivating poor performers
  • Lesson 6: Inspiring high performers
  • Lesson 7: Creating a culture of excellence

Explore the main themes and ideas in team leadership, get a basic knowledge and understanding of the key concepts, and test your progress with practical and thought-provoking exercises. 7 Lessons in Leading Teams is your fastest route to success.

ABOUT THE SERIES

7 Lessons are for people who want to succeed at work. From negotiating and content marketing to finance and social media, the series covers the business topics that matter and that will help you make a difference today. Written in straightforward English, each book features a course of 7 short lessons so that with just a little work, you can quickly master the subject.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781399830140

Publisher: John Murray Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 March 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: John Murray Business

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 100g

Pages: 128

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About the Author

Nigel Cumberland is an award-winning global coach who helps leaders and teams to optimise and enhance their success in both their careers and lives. He has coached and trained at some of the world's most prestigious organisations such as the United Nations, the World Bank Group, Standard Chartered Bank, Google, Dell, LVMH, Christian Dior, Continental AG and the Dubai Government. He is also one of the elite Marshall Goldsmith approved coaches and a member of Harvard Business Review's Advisory Council. He is also a Freeman of the City of London and has been given the award as one of the world's top 100 leadership coaches.

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