DEVELOPING THE ORGANIZATION THROUGH TEAMWORKING INITIATIVES

Abstract

Posits that while team development has become fashionable managers are often uncertain about its value to their business and what is required from the organization to support its introduction. Explores some key questions faced by managers and answers are supported by case studies and examples. Outlines the benefits of team development initiatives for major organizational change and emphasizes the need to fully support the introduction of teamworking to maximize its impact. Considers various problems and pitfalls and ways of overcoming these difficulties, and details a team development process for those interested in what actually happens to the teams.

Citation

Preston, B. (1993), "DEVELOPING THE ORGANIZATION THROUGH TEAMWORKING INITIATIVES", Industrial and Commercial Training, Vol. 25 No. 1. https://doi.org/10.1108/EUM0000000001597