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The Secret of Teams: What Great Teams Know and Do

by Mark Miller
Hardcover |English |1609940938 | 9781609940935

The Secret of Teams: What Great Teams Know and Do

by Mark Miller
Hardcover |English |1609940938 | 9781609940935
Overview

Teams are critical to the success of every organization. Departmental, interdepartmental, cross-functional, ad hoc, task-specific--teams do everything from planning the office party to setting the annual budget to establishing performance goals.

But what separates the teams that really deliver from the ones that simply spin their wheels? What is the secret of high-performance teams?

As he did in The Secret, Mark Miller uses a compelling business fable to reveal profound yet easily grasped truths that can dramatically transform any organization. Debbie Brewster, the heroine of The Secret, has been promoted and is now struggling with taking her new team to the next level. Her old mentor, Jeff Brown, the company's CEO, sends her out to find the secret of teams. On her journey she learns from three very different teams--the Special Forces, NASCAR, and a local restaurant.

Debbie and her team discover the three elements that all successful teams have in common. But that's just the beginning. The devil is in the details, as the story of Debbie's efforts to actually implement the three elements shows. You'll learn how to change entrenched ways of thinking and acting, what you have to do to optimize each of the three elements of a successful team, how to measure your progress, and more.

Creating high-performance teams does more than just give your organization a competitive advantage. It can be a performance multiplier that significantly improves results while honoring and developing people. It may be the ultimate win-win-win that your organization is seeking.

ISBN: 1609940938
ISBN13: 9781609940935
Author: Mark Miller
Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers
Format: Hardcover
PublicationDate: 2011-10-03
Language: English
Edition: 1
PageCount: 144
Dimensions: 5.82 x 0.54 x 8.75 inches

Teams are critical to the success of every organization. Departmental, interdepartmental, cross-functional, ad hoc, task-specific--teams do everything from planning the office party to setting the annual budget to establishing performance goals. But what separates the teams that really deliver from the ones that simply spin their wheels? What is the secret of high-performance teams? As he did in The Secret, Mark Miller uses a compelling business fable to reveal profound yet easily grasped truths that can dramatically transform any organization. Debbie Brewster, the heroine of The Secret, has been promoted and is now struggling with taking her new team to the next level. Her old mentor, Jeff Brown, the company's CEO, sends her out to find the secret of teams. On her journey she learns from three very different teams--the Special Forces, NASCAR, and a local restaurant. Debbie and her team discover the three elements that all successful teams have in common. But that's just the beginning. The devil is in the details, as the story of Debbie's efforts to actually implement the three elements shows. You'll learn how to change entrenched ways of thinking and acting, what you have to do to optimize each of the three elements of a successful team, how to measure your progress, and more. Creating high-performance teams does more than just give your organization a competitive advantage. It can be a performance multiplier that significantly improves results while honoring and developing people. It may be the ultimate win-win-win that your organization is seeking.
Editorial Reviews

"Let this book inspire you and your team to give your management, shareholders, vendors, partners, and customers more than they expect. Whether you're part of a huge corporation, a not-for-profit organization, or a small company with just a few employees, apply the principles and practices in The Secret of Teams to make your workplace come alive!"
--from the foreword by Ken Blanchard, coauthor of The One Minute Manager(R) and Leading at a Higher Level

"One parable, well told, is worth a thousand rules. In this parable Mark deftly captures how he and his colleagues at Chick-fil-A have managed to tap into the very essence of what allows teams to become the best version of themselves--great talent, incredible skills, and a tight sense of community. If you are seeking the same for your own team or business, read The Secret of Teams."
--Marcus Buckingham, New York Times bestselling author of First, Break all the Rules and Now, Discover Your Strengths
"No one understands the importance of culture and teamwork more than the folks at Chick-fil-A. They're flat out one of the best companies in the world. Mark Miller shares some of their secrets in this remarkable business fable."
--Patrick Lencioni, President, The Table Group, and author of The Five Dysfunctions of a Team
"Mark Miller's fine book is a must if you want to take your team from good to great. Written in a very simple, clear, and concise manner, The Secret of Teams distills complicated management theory into easily digestible bite-size pieces. I recommend this book for everyone who is leading a team or will soon lead a team."
--General Charles Krulak, 31st Commandant of the US Marine Corps and President, Birmingham-Southern College
"Teamwork is still the ultimate competitive advantage. The Secret of Teams will help you take your team to the next level. When a team is not firing on all cylinders, everyone on the team knows that. How is your team doing? Teams don't fail because they want to fail; they fail because they don't know how to succeed. Let Mark Miller show your team how to succeed."
--Matthew Kelly, New York Times bestselling author of The Dream Manager and Off Balance "Mark offers unique experience and insight into how teams perform and what it takes to get more out of teaming efforts."
--Jon Katzenbach, Senior Partner, Booz & Company, coauthor of The Wisdom of Teams, and author of Peak Performance

Mark Miller began his Chick-fil-A career working as an hourly team member and is currently vice president of training and development. In over thirty years with Chick-fil-A, Mark has served capacities including restaurant operations, quality and customer satisfaction, and corporate communications. He has also traveled extensively, teaching around the world on a variety of topics. He is the coauthor, with Ken Blanchard, of the international bestseller The Secret.

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Overview

Teams are critical to the success of every organization. Departmental, interdepartmental, cross-functional, ad hoc, task-specific--teams do everything from planning the office party to setting the annual budget to establishing performance goals.

But what separates the teams that really deliver from the ones that simply spin their wheels? What is the secret of high-performance teams?

As he did in The Secret, Mark Miller uses a compelling business fable to reveal profound yet easily grasped truths that can dramatically transform any organization. Debbie Brewster, the heroine of The Secret, has been promoted and is now struggling with taking her new team to the next level. Her old mentor, Jeff Brown, the company's CEO, sends her out to find the secret of teams. On her journey she learns from three very different teams--the Special Forces, NASCAR, and a local restaurant.

Debbie and her team discover the three elements that all successful teams have in common. But that's just the beginning. The devil is in the details, as the story of Debbie's efforts to actually implement the three elements shows. You'll learn how to change entrenched ways of thinking and acting, what you have to do to optimize each of the three elements of a successful team, how to measure your progress, and more.

Creating high-performance teams does more than just give your organization a competitive advantage. It can be a performance multiplier that significantly improves results while honoring and developing people. It may be the ultimate win-win-win that your organization is seeking.

ISBN: 1609940938
ISBN13: 9781609940935
Author: Mark Miller
Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers
Format: Hardcover
PublicationDate: 2011-10-03
Language: English
Edition: 1
PageCount: 144
Dimensions: 5.82 x 0.54 x 8.75 inches

Teams are critical to the success of every organization. Departmental, interdepartmental, cross-functional, ad hoc, task-specific--teams do everything from planning the office party to setting the annual budget to establishing performance goals. But what separates the teams that really deliver from the ones that simply spin their wheels? What is the secret of high-performance teams? As he did in The Secret, Mark Miller uses a compelling business fable to reveal profound yet easily grasped truths that can dramatically transform any organization. Debbie Brewster, the heroine of The Secret, has been promoted and is now struggling with taking her new team to the next level. Her old mentor, Jeff Brown, the company's CEO, sends her out to find the secret of teams. On her journey she learns from three very different teams--the Special Forces, NASCAR, and a local restaurant. Debbie and her team discover the three elements that all successful teams have in common. But that's just the beginning. The devil is in the details, as the story of Debbie's efforts to actually implement the three elements shows. You'll learn how to change entrenched ways of thinking and acting, what you have to do to optimize each of the three elements of a successful team, how to measure your progress, and more. Creating high-performance teams does more than just give your organization a competitive advantage. It can be a performance multiplier that significantly improves results while honoring and developing people. It may be the ultimate win-win-win that your organization is seeking.
Editorial Reviews

"Let this book inspire you and your team to give your management, shareholders, vendors, partners, and customers more than they expect. Whether you're part of a huge corporation, a not-for-profit organization, or a small company with just a few employees, apply the principles and practices in The Secret of Teams to make your workplace come alive!"
--from the foreword by Ken Blanchard, coauthor of The One Minute Manager(R) and Leading at a Higher Level

"One parable, well told, is worth a thousand rules. In this parable Mark deftly captures how he and his colleagues at Chick-fil-A have managed to tap into the very essence of what allows teams to become the best version of themselves--great talent, incredible skills, and a tight sense of community. If you are seeking the same for your own team or business, read The Secret of Teams."
--Marcus Buckingham, New York Times bestselling author of First, Break all the Rules and Now, Discover Your Strengths
"No one understands the importance of culture and teamwork more than the folks at Chick-fil-A. They're flat out one of the best companies in the world. Mark Miller shares some of their secrets in this remarkable business fable."
--Patrick Lencioni, President, The Table Group, and author of The Five Dysfunctions of a Team
"Mark Miller's fine book is a must if you want to take your team from good to great. Written in a very simple, clear, and concise manner, The Secret of Teams distills complicated management theory into easily digestible bite-size pieces. I recommend this book for everyone who is leading a team or will soon lead a team."
--General Charles Krulak, 31st Commandant of the US Marine Corps and President, Birmingham-Southern College
"Teamwork is still the ultimate competitive advantage. The Secret of Teams will help you take your team to the next level. When a team is not firing on all cylinders, everyone on the team knows that. How is your team doing? Teams don't fail because they want to fail; they fail because they don't know how to succeed. Let Mark Miller show your team how to succeed."
--Matthew Kelly, New York Times bestselling author of The Dream Manager and Off Balance "Mark offers unique experience and insight into how teams perform and what it takes to get more out of teaming efforts."
--Jon Katzenbach, Senior Partner, Booz & Company, coauthor of The Wisdom of Teams, and author of Peak Performance

Mark Miller began his Chick-fil-A career working as an hourly team member and is currently vice president of training and development. In over thirty years with Chick-fil-A, Mark has served capacities including restaurant operations, quality and customer satisfaction, and corporate communications. He has also traveled extensively, teaching around the world on a variety of topics. He is the coauthor, with Ken Blanchard, of the international bestseller The Secret.

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  • Used - Acceptable: All pages and the cover are intact, but shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may include limited notes, highlighting, or minor water damage but the text is readable. Item may but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting, but the text cannot be obscured or unreadable.

Note: Some electronic material access codes are valid only for one user. For this reason, used books, including books listed in the Used – Like New condition, may not come with functional electronic material access codes.

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  • Standard Shipping: 5-8 business days
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Shipping method varies depending on what is being shipped.  

Tracking
All orders are shipped with a tracking number. Once your order has left our warehouse, a confirmation e-mail with a tracking number will be sent to you. You will be able to track your package at all times. 

Damaged Parcel
If your package has been delivered in a PO Box, please note that we are not responsible for any damage that may result (consequences of extreme temperatures, theft, etc.). 

If you have any questions regarding shipping or want to know about the status of an order, please contact us or email to support@stevensbooks.com.

You may return most items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund.

To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.

Several types of goods are exempt from being returned. Perishable goods such as food, flowers, newspapers or magazines cannot be returned. We also do not accept products that are intimate or sanitary goods, hazardous materials, or flammable liquids or gases.

Additional non-returnable items:

  • Gift cards
  • Downloadable software products
  • Some health and personal care items

To complete your return, we require a tracking number, which shows the items which you already returned to us.
There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted (if applicable)

  • Book with obvious signs of use
  • CD, DVD, VHS tape, software, video game, cassette tape, or vinyl record that has been opened
  • Any item not in its original condition, is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error
  • Any item that is returned more than 30 days after delivery

Items returned to us as a result of our error will receive a full refund,some returns may be subject to a restocking fee of 7% of the total item price, please contact a customer care team member to see if your return is subject. Returns that arrived on time and were as described are subject to a restocking fee.

Items returned to us that were not the result of our error, including items returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address, will be refunded the original item price less our standard restocking fees.

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  • Item(s) no longer needed or wanted.
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  • Item(s) returned to us that were not a result of our error.

You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).

If you need to return an item, please Contact Us with your order number and details about the product you would like to return. We will respond quickly with instructions for how to return items from your order.


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