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A look at some of the most common challenges faced when operating in complex team situations, with a particular focus on the role of the leader.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1. Teams – what and why! 2. Leadership and teams 3. The stages of team development 4. Team roles 5. Types of teams 6. Qualities and characteristics for effective team leaders and members 7. Building trust 8. Engaging the team 9. The emotional element 10. Teams and accountability 11. Influencing the team 12. Facilitating the team 13. Coaching the team 14. Managing challenging behaviour 15. Dealing with conflict 16. Change in teams 17. Dealing with politics in teams 18. Derailment And finally, the future of teams References and Booklist Index

About the Author

Mike Brent is an Adjunct Professor of Practice at Ashridge Executive Education, Hult international business school, and specialises in leadership, team-building, influencing, coaching and cross-cultural management. He is widely published in the areas of influencing, coaching and leadership. Fiona Elsa Dent is a Professor of Practice at Ashridge, an independent trainer, executive coach and author who works with a range of organisations and clients on a national and international basis. She is the author of 12 books and teaches and consults on a broad spectrum of leadership, personal, interpersonal and relationship skills.