Society tends to idolize the individual – from the star quarterback to the charismatic leaders of the modern business arena. But humanity’s greatest achievements – the Egyptian pyramids and Great Wall of China, the invention of modern medicine, the exploration of the outer reaches of the universe – are the result of collective effort
In business, high-performing teams can achieve superior results. Yet, even teams composed of talented individuals rarely perform to their maximum potential. By examining the origins of teams and challenging typical models of team function, we can understand why these talented teams fail, and how managers can ensure their teams perform at the highest level.
The Office Playbook examines the evolution of collective action to create a new model for improving group dynamics and maximizing team performance.