Team Coach

Author: Kuhn
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Publish Date: 2004-04-01
Features: One of the key features of this book is that it discusses teamwork not from the perspective of individual team members, but from the level of corporate strategy, particularly in creating a unique yet effective team framework within the enterprise. A team framework refers to establishing a dedicated "leading team" at the corporate level to coordinate the operations of all teams, and assigning each team a "team coach." In this way, each team remains independent, even temporary, yet is closely tied to the company's destiny. What is most important is that the teams receive recognition and resource support from the top management, thereby driving their high-efficiency operations. The second feature of the book is the combination of rich theoretical guidance and practical experience. This is mainly due to the author's extensive experience in both academia and the consulting industry. Although it is a practical guide to teamwork, the author skillfully incorporates a wealth of professional literature, outlining the origins and development of team theory and practice, and critically analyzing or drawing inspiration from them. Despite its broad scope, the writing remains concise and elegant, making complex concepts accessible and enlightening. Some revered team theories or practices, such as Belbin's "team roles" concept or the practice of solely selecting "team stars," have been refined and enhanced through the author's practical experience. The third feature of the book is its highly approachable and practical guide. The author not only provides over a dozen diverse "practical tips," but also uses vivid language to explain dry role concepts. In fact, the translator was repeatedly impressed by the author's profound wisdom during the translation process, finding it both enjoyable and exciting. It is believed that readers will also experience ease and benefit while reading this book. The book conducts research on organizational management in enterprises, focusing on guiding how to perfectly "integrate" various types of teams into the company structure and how to perfectly "match" employees with different personalities into team structures.