The New Science of Building Great Teams

1/20/2015

This article from Harvard Business Review delves into the science behind building exceptional teams. It highlights the importance of balancing skills, personalities, and perspectives within a team to create synergy and boost performance. The author emphasizes the need to pay attention to team dynamics, stating that factors like psychological safety, clear goals, and trust are crucial for team success. The article also introduces the concept of "collective intelligence" and explains how teams can harness the power of collective thinking to solve complex problems. Overall, the article offers insights and strategies for creating and nurturing high-performing teams.

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