“A
‘team’ offers significant advantages over a group only if its
members work together like a finely tuned machine. The
interpersonal dynamics must be honed to a razor’s edge. Each member
must possess a deep understanding of the others’ strengths and
weaknesses. Each must be able to offer personal and performance
feedback that is precise yet tactful. Each must subordinate his own
desires, his need for control, and his interpersonal style to the
norms and requirements of the team.”
That Team Trouble That Won’t Go
Away
- - Jack Gordon,
Training Magazine, August 1994
Is your team working like a finely tuned machine?
It’s been said that teamwork is the single most untapped advantage
for any organization, yet many organizations, from local churches to
denominations to international ministries, from small businesses to
huge corporations, struggle to understand what teamwork is all about
and fail to experience the significant advantages that true teams
offer.
At FreshStart Resources, we recommend the following
assessment tools and books for teams that are starting out, starting
over or needing a tune-up to maximize their potential.
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