Actualized Teamwork - by William L Sparks (Paperback)

About the Book

Learn how to assess and elevate team culture to drive performance, trust and engagement.

Book Synopsis

Why do some teams thrive while others stall? The answer lies in team culture and the emotional dynamics that shape it.

In Actualized Teamwork, bestselling author Will Sparks introduces the concept of "team-actualization" and provides a research-backed framework for diagnosing and improving team performance. The book presents a clear, evidence-based methodology to assess culture, strengthen communication, build trust and increase engagement. Readers will discover the 5 Dimensions of Teamwork and learn practical strategies for enhancing each, supported by tools and examples from real teams.

Accessible and actionable, this book includes a free team assessment and is an essential guide for leaders seeking to unlock the full potential of their teams.

Review Quotes

"Actualized Teamwork is the leadership book that needed to be written. Sparks provides a roadmap for how to build resilient teams that can consistently achieve ambitious goals. A must-read for anyone leading teams."-- "Jennifer LaClair, Head of Global Business Solutions, Fiserv, and Director, Whirlpool Corporation and the Federal Reserve Bank (Richmond)"

About the Author

William L. Sparks serves as the Dennis Thompson Chair and Professor of Leadership at the McColl School of Business at Queens University of Charlotte. Concurrently, he serves as the Managing Partner with William L. Sparks & Associates, LLC, and as a Partner with Peter Browning Partners, LLC, providing leadership, team, and board development services to organizations worldwide. He created and validated the Actualized Leader
Profile(c), the ALP360(c), and the Actualized Team Profile(c) over the last twenty years, and they have been translated into nine languages. His TEDx Talk, "The Power of Self-Awareness," explores the importance of personal responsibility for self-actualization. He completed his Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior and Development from the School of Business