Effective Teamwork (1996)

Teamwork is now seen as a central strategy in modern organizations for ensuring adaptability and effectiveness. But the reality of working in teams presents many practical difficulties.

research shows that for many tasks, performance in teams is only 75 per cent as effective as the performance of the aggregate of those same individuals working alone-the so-called 'social loafing' or 'free rider] effect.

With case studies and exercises, this book examines those factors which can prevent and those which can promote team effectiveness and the well-being of those who work in teams.

The solid base of research and psychological knowledge from which the book draws, ensures that the content is practical, reliable and potentially powerful in enabling teams to promote effectiveness and well-being. The message of the book is optimistic.