Honeywell, Xerox, Mazda, 3M-these are organizations committed to teamwork.

What does it take to be a good team player?

We've read about inspirational leaders who created effective teams, the charismatic individuals who have organizations learning to dance. Now, for the first time, Glenn M.Parker looks at the most fundamental element, the team player. Parker reveals four types of players and helps managers balance their characteristics. Using studies of real organizations as illustrations, Team Players and Teamwork guides leaders who want to make team play come alive in their organizations.

1. Team Players: The Key to Organizational Success
2. What Makes a Team Effective or Ineffective
3. Effective Team Players
4. Ineffective Team Players
5. Team Players as Team Leaders
6. Adaptive Team Players
7. Analyzing Your Team's Strengths and Weaknesses
8. Developing a Team-Player Culture
9. Challenges for Teams and Team Players