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Articles
These articles can be useful to individuals and organizations who are operating in a team-based environment. If you read any of these articles, please send us feedback on its value to you.
Beyond Techniques --
The Art of Facilitation
by Ellen C. Davis
A discussion of situations and opportunities
for facilitators
Managing the
Little Things
by Ellen C. Davis
One of our most popular and useful instruments, this survey can be readily used by work teams and team managers to pinpoint their team's areas of strength and developmental needs. Designed for use with manufacturing teams, this 50 item instrument covers different categories including Energy at Work, Goal Awareness, Housekeeping, and other "little things".
Facilitating Teams
through Developmental Stages
by Ellen C. Davis
This article describes the evolutionary stages of work team development and then specifically addresses how the role of Team Manager / Facilitator must also evolve to ensure team success.
Assessing Your
Team's Stage of Development
by Ellen C. Davis
A survey instrument to aid in the analysis of work team development. Corresponds effectively to the above article on Facilitating Teams Through Developmental Stages.
Publications
Team Leader Development: Tips and Techniques
by the Staff of E. C. Davis & Associates
This collection of practical, easy-to-use suggestions for Team Manager Development is designed to assist anyone coaching a Team Member. It covers the leadership competencies from our Team Manager Development Center.
Team Leader
Skills Inventory (TLSI)
developed by Paul L. Marciano, Ph.D.
A tool for providing feedback on the leadership behaviors
of
team leaders.