Empowered teams : creating self-directed work groups that improve quality, productivity, and participation / Richard S. Wellins, William C. Byham, Jeanne M. Wilson.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 247-250) and index.
Contents
A workplace revolution: the coming of empowered teams -- Part 1: How teams work -- Empowering teams: reaping the benefits of greater employee participation -- Moving toward empowered teams: rethinking leadership responsibilities -- Confronting new organizational questions: how teams function in a redesigned organization -- A day in the life of a self-directed team: a case study -- Part 2: Preparing for teams -- Implementing a new vision: the role of senior management -- Planning the successful launch of self-directed teams: the design process and principles -- The new look of leadership: what's left for a leader to do? -- Selecting team players: choosing the right people for teamwork -- Training the new team: planning and supporting critical skill development -- Part 3: Building strong teams -- Stage 1: Getting started -- Stage 2: Going in circles -- Stage 3: getting on course -- Stage 4: Full speed ahead -- Epilogue: What's next for self-directed teams?
