Empowered Teams: Creating Self-Directed Work Groups That Improve Quality, Productivity, and Participation

Richard S. Wellins, William C. Byham, Jeanne M. Wilson

ISBN: 978-1-55542-554-8

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304 pages

August 1993, Jossey-Bass

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Prologue: A Workplace Revolution: The Coming of EmpoweredTeams.

HOW TEAMS WORK.

Empowering Teams: Reaping the Benefits of Greater EmployeeParticipation.

Moving Toward Empowered Teams: Rethinking LeadershipResponsibilities.

Confronting New Organizational Questions: How Teams Function in aRedesigned Organization.

A Day in the Life of a Self-Directed Team: A Case Study.

PREPARING FOR TEAMS.

Implementing a New Vision: The Role of Senior Management.

Planning the Successful Launch of Self-Directed Teams: The DesignProcess and Principles.

The New Look of Leadership: What's Left for a Leader to Do?

Selecting Team Players: Choosing the Right People forTeamwork.

Training the New Team: Planning and Supporting Critical SkillDevelopment.

BUILDING STRONG TEAMS.

Stage One: Getting Started.

Stage Two: Going in Circles.

Stage Three: Getting on Course.

Stage Four: Full Speed Ahead.

Epilogue: What's Next for Self-Directed Teams?