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Gower Handbook of Teamworking
Stewart, Roger (ed.), Gower, 1999, 530 pages, L65.00, ISBN 0 566 07968 2
Teams have commanded a lot of attention in recent years, with the growth of empowerment and the demise of rigid hierarchies. People have to learn to work together. Unfortunately, increased insecurity and movement of staff between organisations can lead to greater rivalry and conflict, as well as to instability of team membership. Personal relations, communication and understanding of other staff as people become vital.
This compendium, to which no fewer than 30 people have contributed, aims to 'cover the whole spectrum [of teamworking] in one volume', in contrast to works on particular aspects. In this it succeeds: it tells you all you ever wanted to know about teams, and many...