Best Teams - by Marc Woods (Paperback)

About the Book

"I'd like to start by asking you two simple questions: What would happen if you and your team could become the best at what you do? And, perhaps more importantly, once you What would happen in your team will be a deeply personal answer. Perhaps you'll improve the financial performance of the business, or maybe you'll significantly improve customer service. You may even be measuring your success based on the hiring and retention of the best people in your industry. The metrics that demonstrate success to you will be different from every other person reading this book, because no two people and no two teams are the same. Where I can help is by showing you how to achieve that level of performance in the first instance, and providing you with the tools you need to maintain a high-performing team thereafter. I'll talk more about what a high-performing team is, and share an overview of my Best Teams Model in the coming two chapters"--

Book Synopsis

A complete model to create and manage high-performance teams within any organisation or industry

Best Teams: Creating and maintaining high-performing teams presents a unique model to create high-performing teams. This model is centred around three deeply intertwined elements. Empowered people, where each team member has a strong work ethic, is given autonomy, has integrity and a growth mindset. Defined processes, which ensure that high-quality communication, goal setting, accountability, and recognition is consistently delivered throughout the organisation. Supportive cultures, which prioritise cultivating a culture of resilience, psychological safety, inclusion, and a One Team Ethos.

Working on these attributes individually and collectively will help create high-performing teams within your organisation.

After exploring the basics of the model and the underlying theory behind it, this book takes a deep dive into:

• Real-world examples of individuals and companies that have nailed each part of the model
• In-depth interviews with leaders from world-class organisations--including elite sports teams like Aston Martin Aramco Formula One(TM), global businesses, and pioneering startups
• Exercises and tools you can work on as an individual and collectively to develop tangible skills
• The real effects of high-performing teams: 21% more profitability, 17% higher productivity and a 41% decrease in absenteeism

Best Teams: Creating and maintaining high-performing teams is a thought-provoking and highly practical guide to success for team leaders and members in organisations of all sizes seeking to bring their best to work and help their teams achieve optimal productivity, profitability, and wellbeing. If you're building a team that wants to do more than just perform--if you want to thrive--this book is for you.

From the Back Cover

Praise for BEST TEAMS

"With keen insight and drawing on his frontline sporting experiences, Marc unpacks the hidden forces that drive exceptional teams."
DAN ROAN, BBC Sports Editor

"Great teams are capable of achieving unprecedented outcomes. With Best Teams, discover how your team can exceed its capability and expectation and, even more importantly, that of your competitors."
RONAN DUNNE, Chair of Six Nations Rugby

Best Teams: Creating and maintaining high-performing teams is a thought-provoking and highly practical guide to success for team leaders and members in organisations of all sizes seeking to bring their best to work and help their teams achieve optimal productivity, profitability, and well-being. If you're building a team that wants to do more than just perform--if you want to thrive--this book is for you.

About the Author

MARC WOODS draws on his wealth of experience, including 17 years as an international athlete and 20 years working with senior executives and managers, for each aspect of his work. He works extensively with individuals, teams and global businesses, encouraging them to develop best practices within their given areas of interest.