Combing vivid reports of the latest scientific research, compelling case
studies, and great storytelling, Team Genius show managers and
executives how to look at their teams in a radically new way. It
explores vital question that could mean the difference between success
and obsolescence. Do you know how to re-organize your sub-par teams into
top performers? Could you identify which of the top-performing teams in
your company are reaching the end of their lifespan? Would you have the
courage to shut them down? Would you know how to create the replacement
team to be just as effective--without losing time or damaging morale?
And most important, are your teams the right size for the job?
Rich Karlgaard and Michael S. Malone share insights and real-life
examples gleaned from their careers as journalists, analysts, investors,
and entrepreneurs who travel the world meeting successful teams and team
leaders. Throughout, they reveal some "new truths" about teams,
including:
- The right team size is usually one person less than managers think
they need;
- Everything you know about performance compensation is probably
wrong;
- The greatest challenge facing good teams is not how to succeed, but
how to die;
- Good "chemistry" often makes for the least effective teams;
- And more.
Eye-opening, grounded, and essential, Team Genius is the next big idea
that will revolutionize business today--and tomorrow.
