40 Tools for Cross-Functional Teams: Building Synergy for Breakthrough Creativity (Tool Navigator) [Paperback]

Walter J. Michalski (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1563271982 | ISBN-13: 978-1563271984 | Publication Date: September 9, 1998 | Edition: 1

Cross-functional teams, that is, teams comprised of members from different departments, are an essential element in developing a world class organization. Yet anyone who has tried to build effective cross-functional teams knows that they often fade away; they lack the tools, training, and motivation that would enable them to tackle more challenging tasks.

In 40 Tools for Cross-Functional Teams: Building Synergy for Breakthrough Creativity, Walter Michalski cuts through the tangled thicket of team literature to give us a focused and comprehensive guide to building and sustaining cross-functional teams. This book will teach you everything you need to know about cross-functional teams. The author provides 40 carefully selected tools arranged in eight process stages, including getting cross-functional teams up and running, developing synergy/consensus, creatively solving problems, and recognizing and rewarding teams.

An engaging book with clear illustrations, 40 Tools for Cross-Functional Teams is based on the same user friendly design of the Tool Navigator's Master Guide for Teams. Each tool is presented in a two or three page spread describing the tool, its function, method for implementation, and example of the tool in use. These 40 tools will assist any company in the creation of cross-functional teams to compete in today's team based corporate environment.

Included are discussions of:

• Why teams fail and tips for assuring team success.
• Cross-functional teams and how to form them.
• Forming a cross-functional Six Sigma Team.
• Team communications and cross-functional synergy.
• Recognizing and rewarding your teams.

Also by Walter J. Michalski:

40 Top Tools for Manufacturers: A Guide for Implementing Powerful Improvement Activities

Product Details

• Paperback: 768 pages
• Publisher: Productivity Press; 1 edition (September 9, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1563271982
• ISBN-13: 978-1563271984
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 8.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,328,381 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A TREASURE TROVE OF TEAM BUILDING TOOLS!, April 8, 1999

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This review is from: 40 Tools for Cross-Functional Teams: Building Synergy for Breakthrough Creativity (Tool Navigator) (Paperback)

This is a highly useful book that presents forty training and development tools, arranged in eight process stages covering initiating cross-functional teams, developing synergy and consensus, creatively solving problems, and recognizing and rewarding teams. The author describes the functions and methods for implementation of each tool, along with an illustration. Lots of illustrations and charts. A solid team-building resource. Reviewed by Yvette Borcia, co-founder, Stern & Associates, co-author of Stern's Sourcefinder The Master Directory to HR and Business Management Information & Resources, Stern's CyberSpace SourceFinder, and Stern's Compensation and Benefits SourceFinder.