Team Management for Professionals

"This guidebook has everything that you need to know to lead a group through a challenge." (Source: Holly Branson, Chief Purpose and Vision Officer on the Virgin leadership team)

The modern guide to managing a successful team.

Discover key concepts from psychology and business management in the guidebook.

Inside you'll find:

• 7 characteristics of a high-performing team.
• Communication strategies.
• The stages of team development.
• An explanation of the concept of personality types.
• Methods to bring out the strengths of team members.
• Task prioritisation and delegation techniques.
• Collaborative exercises, such as the Team M.O.T.
• Conflict resolution strategies.
• Exercises, such as the "Sail Exercise" that helps a group plan for an upcoming project.

The book is written by Benjamin Stephens.

Benjamin a qualified Project Manager who chaired the Agile Ways of Working Group at the Cabinet Office in the UK.

Benjamin has an academic background in neuroscience and commissioned NHS transformation projects across the South of England, so you will learn from one of the leading experts in team management.

Benjamin also worked on Collins Street in Melbourne and managed programmes for Fire and Rescue in New South Wales in Sydney and insights from this experience are all captured in Team Management for Professionals.

The book can benefit those new to the discipline of team management and seasoned managers. Tips are applicable for many professional contexts.

The guidebook has been produced by the Institute for Team Management (ITM). A UK think tank, as well as training centre, based in London.

"A brilliant resource for those looking to take the next step in their career."

- Ernst & Young, Learning and Development Manager.

"The guidebook embeds practical techniques into Tuckman's framework, in this way the book has added to the field of business management and applied psychology".

- Freshminds, Learning and Development Consultant.

"Concepts are well-researched and explained in a concisely. There is a great mix of philosophy and psychology in this popular business management guide".

- Civil Service Leadership Fast Track Scheme Director.