Author: Walter J. Michalski
Cross-functional teams are an essential element in developing a world class organization. Yet anyone who has tried to build effective cross-functional teams know that they often fail because they lack the tools, training, and motivation that would enable them to tackle more challenging tasks. Even with the abundance of team books available, books for cross-functional teams are scarce, particularly ones that cover both activities and the ideas behind them. In 40 Tools for Cross-Functional Teams: Building Synergy Breakthrough Creativity, Walter Michalski cuts through the tangled thicket of team literature to give us a focused and comprehensive guide to building and sustaining cross-functional teams, along with a valuable discussion on six-sigma teams. An engaging book with clear illustrations, 40 Tools for Cross-Functional Teams is based on the same user friendly design of Tool Navigator Master Guide for Teams. Each tool is presented in a two-or three-page spread describing the tool, its function, methods for implementation, and example of the tool in use. These 40 tools will assist any company in the creation of cross-functional teams to succeed in today's team-based corporate environment.
