Book
Extreme teams : why Pixar, Netflix, AirBnB, and other cutting-edge companies succeed where most fail / Robert Bruce Shaw.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780814437179 (hardcover)
- Physical Description: vii, 247 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
- Publisher: New York, NY : AMACOM, a division of American Management Association, [2017]
- Copyright: ©2017
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Introduction: revolutionizing the way we work -- Results and relationships -- Foster a shared obsession -- Value fit over capabilities -- Focus more, then less -- Push harder, push softer -- Take comfort in discomfort -- Teams at the extremes -- Notes -- Index. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Teams in the workplace. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cookstown Branch | 658.4022 Sha | 31681010048221 | NONFIC | Available | - |
- American Management Association
Every manager desires to have great teams around them collaborating together and running with the mission. Unfortunately, most of these teams have been built around decades-old ideas and practices made popular by companies that either no longer exist or havenât been relevant in years. But a new generation of teams has learned to do things differently--things like hiring the right person instead of the best person; focusing on one priority while leaving room to explore new ideas; creating an environment where people are comfortable dealing with the uncomfortable; and maximizing profit by not making it top priority. And this revitalized look at how teams should work in todayâs business is driving real growth in some of the worldâs most innovative firms.In Extreme Teams, sneak peeks into top companies and examine the teamwork experiments powering their results, including how:⢠Pixarâs teams use constant feedback and debate to transform initially flawed films into billion-dollar hits⢠A culture of radical âfreedom and responsibilityâ helps Netflix execute on the next big thing⢠Whole Foodâs super-autonomous teams embrace hard metrics and friendly competition to drive performance⢠Zappos fuels the weirdness and fun that sustains its success⢠And much more!From marketing to design to technology to product demand, everything has changed in business and will continue to do so. Why shouldnât the teams carrying out these changes undergo their own upgrades? - Book News
Shaw, a consultant specializing in organizational and team performance, delineates the practices of successful companies that foster the power of teams and embrace new approaches to teams and teamwork. He profiles Whole Foods, Pixar, Zappos, Airbnb, Patagonia, Netflix, and Alibaba, describing team commonalities that make them successful: fostering a shared obsession about their work, valuing fit in the company culture over experience, focusing on key areas critical for success, pushing harder for results but being more supportive, and taking comfort in discomfort to result in better outcomes. Annotation ©2017 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com) - Thomas Nelson
Itâs time to leave old paradigms behind and embrace a new intensity and collaboration. Donât settle for the common team; create an Extreme Team!
