Thinking outside the team: in today's world where team success depends on innovation and speed, leaders need to take an external approach.(Management Tools)

HRMagazine,  September, 2007  by Ancona, Deborah; Bresman, Henrik

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What accounts for high team performance? When we ask groups of team leaders this question, the usual answers pour out: "top-notch talent," "team members work well together," "clear goals," "members are committed to the mission," "highly motivated to perform" and "trust."

While lists differ somewhat from one group to the next, the pattern is clear: "Good" team leaders build camaraderie, confidence in members' abilities and a solid process for working together.

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These leaders have done ...

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