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Team effectiveness: The 5 conditions (and how to measure it)

Team effectiveness: The 5 conditions (and how to measure it)

Is team effectiveness the white whale of modern work?In some ways, absolutely yes. There are entire sections of bookstores dedicated to team-building, communication, and collaboration -- and yet, from the stats above and anecdotal evidence within organizations, it feels like many haven’t quite achieved team effectiveness yet. 

Ted Bauer
Should you trade team building for ‘team bonding’?

Should you trade team building for ‘team bonding’?

Let’s face it: nobody likes being forced into an awkward team building session. You know, the one where everyone is made to dance like a trained monkey, or you’re handcuffed together, or some other thing designed to “bond” a group of coworkers, yet just ends up mildly embarrassing everyone involved and confirming why aliens don’t want to contact Earth.

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Create winning employee development plans | Templates

Create winning employee development plans | Templates

With technology advancing at a rapid pace, 70% of companies report that skills gaps negatively impact business performance. Combat this challenge by creating effective employee development plans. In this essential guide, learn how to boost skills, drive innovation, and retain top talent.

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