Overview

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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Author:   Shirley Davis
Publisher:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Imprint:   For Dummies
Dimensions:   Width: 18.80cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.499kg
ISBN:  

9781394356621

ISBN 10:   1394356625
Pages:   368
Publication Date:   20 January 2026
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
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Table of Contents

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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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.

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