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Smith is a management consultant and author specializing in performance, innovation, and leadership.
Known for: The Wisdom of Teams: Creating the High-Performance Organization
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The Wisdom of Teams: Creating the High-Performance Organization
This influential management book explores how teams work best and what makes them high-performing. Drawing on extensive research and case studies from leading companies, Katzenbach and Smith identify the key principles that distinguish real teams from mere groups. They provide practical guidance on how to build trust, commitment, and accountability to achieve superior results in organizations.
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Distinguishing Teams from Working Groups
Early in our research, we encountered many groups that called themselves teams. They met frequently, discussed strategic goals, and even shared reports on progress. Yet very few of them exhibited the energy, cohesion, and results that characterize high-performance teams. The distinction is subtle bu...
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The Performance Power of Real Teams
Performance is the ultimate proof of a team’s existence. Through our research, we found that teams consistently outperform groups of equally capable individuals—especially when the task demands flexibility, creativity, and rapid learning. This power stems from the team’s focus on shared goals and mu...
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About Douglas K. Smith
Smith is a management consultant and author specializing in performance, innovation, and leadership.
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