Doing More with Teams

Since the “hunter-gatherer” days ofold, human beings have instinctively worked in teams. But what have we reallylearned about what drives us to cooperate and collaborate with each other? Doesall of the selfishness and scandal in business and government today suggest wehave spilled the special sauce of teamwork?Doing More With Teams explores the waysto encourage a new form of competition, so that organizations complete thechallenges before them to drive growth and get results. It offers a new premisefor the concept of teamwork and challenges the perception that individualism isthe only way to wealth. Through real-life and historical examples of teams thathave inspired awe, this book lays out a solid set of principles that work forall kinds of teams, including:How aging teaches us the value of teams as a source of meaningfulness in life.How to establish clear principles that call for shared responsibilitythroughout an organization.How to avoid individual motivators that undermine the importance of teams.The costs of an excessive expectation of ceaseless victory.Why the best team captains are those who quickly and accurately assess teammembers’ capabilities—and determine how they affect the group.Doing More With Teams enlightens theworld to a new, more ethical, and more collaborative way forward. It shows ushow best to tap into the magic of teamwork.