Team-Building

5 keys to build a great group

February 17, 2017
The tendency to credit team leaders for a group’s success—and blame them for a group’s failure—is often misguided.

Assemble a team to see tomorrow

January 11, 2017
Garry Ridge’s goal for the last 20 years has been to transform WD-40 into a global, diversified brand.

Want unity? Plug the generational gap

January 7, 2017
In a diverse workplace, you may make repeated attempts to get four generations of employees to work together seamlessly. Good luck with that.

Steve Kerr on leading the Warriors

December 2, 2016
Steve Kerr has built the Golden State Warriors into a formidable team of selfless contributors.

5 questions to spark meeting debates

November 18, 2016
It’s better to use the limited time you have as a team to examine important issues.

Set the stage for groups to excel

October 12, 2016
When you manage a team, you’re entering into a relationship of mutual dependence. What you say and do will determine the team’s success.

Want more collaboration? Think again

August 12, 2016
Over the last decade, leaders are embracing collaboration with fervor. They encourage employees to share their specialized expertise with each other and team up to solve problems. That’s smart, right? Not necessarily.

Guide groups through the decision-making process

July 31, 2016
If you’re too eager to reach consensus in a meeting, you might limit debate and dismiss divergent views.

Why Andy Grove was such a tech master

May 26, 2016
Cerebral executives pride themselves on their objectivity. They like to think that they can push aside emotion and confront challenges with fact-filled clarity.

Solving the tough problems together

May 23, 2016
Professor’s course aims to teach students to work as a team.