Franz, Timothy M.

Group dynamics and team interventions : understanding and improving team performance / Timothy M. Franz. - 353 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Acknowledgments -- Preface -- Organization of this book -- How to use this book -- Introduction -- Introduction to teams -- Methods of assessing and evaluating team functioning -- Inputs -- Team theories & concepts -- Understanding culture and diversity -- Preparing the environment for teamwork -- Processes -- Improving small group communication and trust.

Strong teams can be one of the greatest strengths of an organization-just as poor teams can spell disaster. Group Dynamics and Team Interventions brings research and practice together to offer proven application and intervention techniques to help optimize team functioning in the workplace.

College of Arts and Sciences

9781405186773 (hardback : alk. paper) 9781405186704 (pbk. : alk. paper)

2011048256


Social groups--Psychological aspects.
Teams in the workplace.
Diversity in the workplace.
Leadership--Psychological aspects.

HM716 / .F73 2012

302.3/F85