The definitive and accessible guide to building and leading high-performance teams

In Leading High-Performance Teams For Dummies, talent and leadership expert Dr. Shirley Davis demonstrates how to unlock your team's full potential at work. The book offers a science-based deep-dive into high-performing teams, covering everything from becoming a purpose driven leader to creating a work culture in which you and your people can thrive, both individually and as a team.

You'll learn about the latest workplace research, trends, and strategies you need to understand to address the most common challenges that leaders and companies face, from motivating remote workers to competing for the best talent in a dynamic labor market.

Inside the book:

  • Effective ways to navigate the distinct stages of team development
  • Ways to show up as an emotionally intelligent leader and help your team members develop emotional intelligence
  • Techniques to recognize and reward individual achievement while maintaining a focus on the team's collective goals

Drawing on the author's 30+ years of real-world business experience, Leading High-Performance Teams For Dummies is an invaluable resource for emerging and experienced leaders, supervisors, human resources professionals, entrepreneurs, founders, and students of management, business, or team dynamics.

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Introduction 1

Part 1: Getting Started with High Performance Teams 7

Chapter 1: Understanding the Science of High Performance 9

Chapter 2: Exploring Common Models of Teams 21

Chapter 3: Identifying Key Attributes of High-Performance Teams 43

Chapter 4: Detailing the Business Benefits of Exceptional Teams 59

Part 2: Becoming a High-Performance Leader 69

Chapter 5: Developing Core Leadership Competencies 71

Chapter 6: Advanced Skills and Strategic Behaviors for High Performance 85

Chapter 7: Moving from Being Risk Averse to Risk Ready 101

Chapter 8: Leading the Team through Change and Transitions 113

Part 3: Recruiting, Selecting, and Onboarding a High-Performance Team 127

Chapter 9: Getting Clear on Changing Workforce Demographics and Needs 129

Chapter 10: Sourcing and Selecting Top Talent 149

Chapter 11: Orienting and Onboarding New Team Members 167

Part 4: Creating and Sustaining a World-Class Culture Where Teams Can Thrive 179

Chapter 12: Understanding Company Culture and How It’s Established 181

Chapter 13: Identifying and Addressing Work Culture Challenges 193

Chapter 14: Promoting Mental Health and Well-Being on the Team 211

Chapter 15: Navigating Team Conflict Effectively 227

Chapter 16: Measuring and Maintaining High Performance 243

Chapter 17: Leading Hybrid and Remote Teams 251

Chapter 18: Operating as a Savvy Financial Business Leader 271

Part 5: The Part of Tens 293

Chapter 19: Ten Best Practices for Leading a Multigenerational Team 295

Chapter 20: Ten Team Activities That Build Trust, Collaboration, and Communication 301

Chapter 21: Ten Practices for Productive Team Meetings 311

Chapter 22: Ten Ways High-Performing Teams Will Evolve in Ten Years 321

Index 331

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Supercharge your team’s capabilities

Ready to transform your team into an unstoppable powerhouse? Leading High-Performance Teams For Dummies delivers the research-backed strategies and practical tools you need to build an innovative and exceptional team right now. Renowned leadership and culture advisor Dr. Shirley Davis breaks down proven transformation strategies into actionable steps that get results whether you’re managing remote workers, competing for top talent, or collaborating across diverse teams. It’s an easy-to-follow guide for leaders ready to tackle hard problems today.

Inside…

  • Hire top talent
  • Navigate development stages
  • Demonstrate emotional intelligence
  • Reward high achievers
  • Engage hybrid workers
  • Protect psychological safety
  • Foster team resilience
  • Create purpose-driven culture
  • Maximize team potential
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781394356621
Publisert
2026-01-26
Utgiver
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Vekt
499 gr
Høyde
229 mm
Bredde
188 mm
Dybde
25 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
368

Forfatter

Biografisk notat

Shirley Davis, PhD, is President and CEO of SDS Global Enterprises. With more than 30 years’ experience working with Fortune 100 clients, Dr. Davis specializes in leadership effectiveness and culture transformation. Her work has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and Harvard Business Review and she speaks regularly to large audiences around the world.