The government manager's guide to leading teams / Lisa DiTullio.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

DiTullio, Lisa A., author.

Series:

Government manager's essential library ; 8.

The Government Manager's Essential Library ; 8

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Leadership--United States--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Leadership.

Teams in the workplace--United States--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Teams in the workplace.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (270 p.)

Place of Publication:

Vienna, Virginia : Management Concepts, 2014.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Building and leading teams that ensure project success may not be easy, but the techniques involved are straightforward and workable. Lisa DiTullio demonstrates that enhancing team dynamics to improve performance in the federal environment does not have to be complicated or time-consuming. Her time-tested best practices, tips, and processes will help any government manager develop and lead a better team.Contents: Introduction to Leading Teams Defining the Team Clarifying Teams Goals Implementing Supporting Behaviors Establishing Accountability Managing Team Conflict Making Effective Deci

Contents:

Title Page; Copyright; About the Author; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; Chapter 1 Introduction to Leading Teams; Group or Team?; How Culture Drives Behaviors; Striking a Balance; Chapter 2 Defining the Team; Getting Started; Selecting Team Members; Informing Team Candidates; Chapter 3 Clarifying Team Goals; Project Goals and Objectives; Project Initiation and Planning; Team Charter; Chapter 4 Implementing Supporting Behaviors; Expected Behaviors for Teamwork; The Value of Teamwork; Implementing and Promoting Expected Behaviors; The Rules of Engagement

Chapter 5 Establishing AccountabilityThe Matrix; The Accountability Factor; Identifying Competencies; Chapter 6 Managing Team Conflict; The Anatomy of Conflict; The One-Day Rule; Chapter 7 Making Effective Decisions; Clarify the Problem; Identify Options; Make a Decision; Implement the Solution; Chapter 8 Actively Sharing Information; Assessing Individual Behaviors; Actively Giving and Receiving Feedback; Creating a Team Culture Conducive to Sharing Information; Chapter 9 Holding Productive Meetings; Team Meeting Scenarios; Before the Meeting; During the Meeting; Ending the Meeting

Assessing the MeetingAfter the Meeting; Virtual Meetings; The Generation Gap; Bridging the Functional Divide; Chapter 10 Four Last Words; Index

Notes:

Includes index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781523096480

1523096489

9781567264302

1567264301