Two leading experts present a new approach to help teams nurture extraordinary
experiences and excel
Occasionally we participate in a group that inspires us to describe the experience as
"powerful" or simply "wow." Why are some teams described in such
exceptional terms, while most are not? Bellman and Ryan argue that an extraordinary group
emerges when a group experience satisfies two or more core needs that members intuitively
bring to any group they join. Based on extensive research, the book presents the Group
Needs Model to help anyone nurture extraordinary experiences in their groups and achieve
outstanding results.
- Introduces a new approach for creating extraordinary experiences and results in
teams
- Identifies the key characteristics that define exceptional teams
- Describes the Group Needs Model for encouraging extraordinary experiences and
team success
- A timely resource for anyone who leads groups including HR and OD professionals,
managers, executives, nonprofit managers and directors, virtual teams leaders, and
trainers
Table of Contents
I: Overview.
1 Why Small Groups Are Especially Important Now.
2 What's Different About Extraordinary Groups.
3 What Ordinary Groups Need.
II: Understanding the Group Needs Model.
4 Growing Toward Your Potential.
5 Joining for Purpose.
6 Creating Change Together.
7 The Heart of Transformation.
III: Sharing Leadership.
8 Embracing Group Differences.
9 Leading Extraordinary Groups.
10 Living the Promise of Amazing Groups.
Appendix A Applications of Practice in Using the Group Needs Model.
Appendix B Extraordinary Groups: A Nutshell.
Appendix C Practicing What We Preach.
Appendix D More Group Resources.
Acknowledgments.
About the Authors.
Index.
256 pages, Hardcover