Book description
Two leading experts present a new approach to help teams nurture
extraordinary experiences and excel
Occasionally we participate in a group that inspires us to describe the
experience as "powerful" or simply "wow." Why are
some teams described in such exceptional terms, while most are not?
Bellman and Ryan argue that an extraordinary group emerges when a group
experience satisfies two or more core needs that members intuitively
bring to any group they join. Based on extensive research, the book
presents the Group Needs Model to help anyone nurture
extraordinary
experiences in their groups and achieve outstanding results.
- Introduces a new approach for creating extraordinary experiences
and results in teams
- Identifies the key characteristics that define exceptional teams
- Describes the Group Needs Model for encouraging extraordinary
experiences and team success
- A timely resource for anyone who leads groups including HR and OD
professionals, managers, executives, nonprofit managers and
directors, virtual teams leaders, and trainers
Geoffrey Bellman is a recognized thought-leader on organizations,
leadership, life, and change. He has written six books including The
Consultant's Calling from Jossey-Bass. His private sector work has
focused on renewing large, mature corporations. In recent years, he
has given more of his attention to community-based organizations.
Kathleen Ryan is co-founder of The Orion Partnership, a firm that
focuses on culture change, team development, executive on-boarding,
and coaching. As one client has said, "She is an organizational
consultant with an instinct for translating complex human behavior
into practical concepts." Ryan is the coauthor of The Courageous
Messenger and Driving Fear Out of the Workplace, both from Jossey-Bass.
