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by: Leon Mann
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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 658.4022
EAN: 9781567203981
ISBN: 1567203981
Label: Praeger Publishers
Manufacturer: Praeger Publishers
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 350
Publication Date: March 30, 2005
Publisher: Praeger Publishers
Sales Rank: 916998
Studio: Praeger Publishers
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In today's knowledge-driven business environment, research and development teams face particular challenges as their purpose is to discover and/or develop new concepts, products, or processes; the pressure to perform is intense. A year-long study of 58 R&D project teams set out to identify the factors that distinguish the successful teams from the under-performers. The resulting book argues that a substantial part of a team's success is not dependent on the type of work (fundamental research vs. product development), the institutional environment (corporate vs. public), or even provision of resources but leadership. Successful team leaders employ a 'transformational' style that inspires and motivates team members to perform at their best; they set clear goals and tasks; they establish an environment of mutual trust and respect; and they are skilled politicians who liaise with external 'stakeholders'--including customers, senior managers, service providers, and regulators--to gain essential support. Integrating insights from the fields of technology management, social psychology, and organizational behavior, Leon Mann and his colleagues present recommendations to assist organizations and management in developing strong team leaders and building innovative teams.
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Rating: - RESEARCH-BASED FINDINGS ABOUT R&D TEAM LEADERSHIP & DYNAMICS.
Based on long-term, in-depth research, this book offers a collection of fourteen outstanding research-based papers. The chapter titles give a thumbnail profile of the book's contents. These are:
* R&D Teams-The Quest for Innovation;
* The ARC Study: Design and Method for Studying R&D Teams and Their Leaders;
* R&D Project Leaders: Roles and Responsibilities;
* Transformational Leaders of Project Teams;
* How Trustworthy is Your Leader? Implications ... Read More
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