What is *Teams That Work* by Scott Tannenbaum and Eduardo Salas about?

*Teams That Work* provides evidence-based strategies for building high-performing teams, focusing on seven key drivers of effectiveness: **goal alignment, role clarity, communication, decision-making, conflict resolution, leadership, and adaptability**. Drawing from 30+ years of research and work with organizations like NASA and Mayo Clinic, the book offers actionable frameworks for improving team dynamics in diverse settings, from corporate boards to healthcare.

Who should read *Teams That Work*?

This book is essential for **managers, team leaders, HR professionals, and consultants** seeking to optimize team performance. It’s particularly valuable for those in high-stakes environments like healthcare, aerospace, or remote teams, as it addresses challenges like virtual collaboration and sustaining long-term effectiveness.

What are the seven drivers of team effectiveness in *Teams That Work*?

The authors identify **goal alignment, role clarity, trust-building, communication, decision-making processes, leadership behaviors, and adaptability** as core drivers. These are supported by real-world examples, such as NASA’s mission teams and surgical units, demonstrating how these principles apply across industries.

How does *Teams That Work* address leadership in virtual teams?

The book emphasizes **transformational leadership** techniques for virtual settings, including setting clear objectives, fostering psychological safety, and using technology to enhance collaboration. Case studies from oil rig crews and space missions illustrate strategies for overcoming distance-related challenges.

What practical tools does *Teams That Work* offer for resolving team conflict?

It provides frameworks for **structured communication** (e.g., after-action reviews) and conflict resolution protocols, such as prioritizing issues based on impact and leveraging diverse perspectives. Examples include improving decision-making in financial teams and reducing errors in medical teams.

How does *Teams That Work* compare to other team-building books?

Unlike anecdotal approaches, this book is **research-driven**, with over 100,000 citations backing its claims. It uniquely blends insights from extreme environments (e.g., deep-sea diving teams) with corporate applications, offering a balance of rigor and practicality.

What are the main criticisms of *Teams That Work*?

Some readers note its **academic tone** and desire more depth on niche challenges like rapid team turnover. However, its actionable frameworks and real-world case studies mitigate these concerns for most practitioners.

Can *Teams That Work* help remote or hybrid teams?

Yes, it dedicates sections to **virtual team dynamics**, including tools for maintaining trust via digital platforms and adapting communication styles. Examples include tech companies and offshore engineering teams.

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Teams That Work

Tannenbaum, Scott I. & Salas, Eduardo'

4.12 (162 Reviews)

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Unlock the science of exceptional teamwork with "Teams That Work" - distilling 35+ years of research from NASA, healthcare, and military settings into seven evidence-based drivers. Ever wondered why some teams thrive under pressure while others crumble? This practical guide reveals what elite organizations already know.

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4.12 (162 Reviews)

Business Leadership Psychology Relationship

概要

主なポイント

著者

よくある質問

あなたに合った学び方を探す

クイックサマリー9分

著者の声を通じて本を感じる

深堀り42分

知識を魅力的で例が豊富な洞察に変換

フラッシュカード7件の洞察

キーアイデアを瞬時にキャプチャして素早く学習

エンタメ20分

楽しく魅力的な方法で本を楽しむ

「Teams That Work」のベストクォート

In reality, teamwork isn't separate from work-it is how work gets done effectively.

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The Teamwork Revolution: Why Most Teams Fail Despite Our Best Intentions

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When Google launched Project Aristotle to uncover the secret of effective teams, they discovered something surprising: what matters isn't who's on the team, but how they work together. This insight forms the foundation of "Teams That Work," now required reading at top business schools worldwide. The timing couldn't be more critical - today's executives spend 70% of their time in team settings, up from just 30% two decades ago. Yet despite this shift, the reality is sobering: nearly 75% of employees report experiencing ineffective teamwork, and less than a quarter consider their own teams very effective. This disconnect isn't just uncomfortable - it's costly. Team-related problems contribute to half of business startup failures and are among the leading causes of hospital safety issues. After studying teams for over 30 years - from astronauts and surgical teams to corporate boards - researchers identified seven consistent drivers that determine effectiveness across virtually all contexts. A truly effective team isn't just any group working together. It requires sustained performance (consistently delivering results), resilience (bouncing back from setbacks), and vitality (maintaining energy for future challenges). The seven drivers are: Capability (having the right mix of knowledge and skills); Cooperation (trust, psychological safety, and shared commitment); Coordination (behaviors like backing each other up and synchronizing efforts); Communication (effective information exchange); Cognition (shared understanding about priorities and roles); Conditions (the context in which teams operate); and Coaching (leadership functions that guide the team). These drivers are deeply interconnected - weakness in one area often cascades into others, while strengths can create virtuous cycles of improvement.

The Capability Paradox: Talent, Trust, and Team Dynamics

Coordination and Communication: The Operational Heartbeat of Teams

Shared Cognition: The Invisible Force Behind Seamless Teamwork

Team Leadership: From Command to Enablement

Team Dynamics in Action: Practical Applications Across Contexts

From Knowledge to Action: Building Teams That Truly Work

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クイックサマリー

『Teams That Work』を9分で要約

『Teams That Work』の核心的なアイデアを分かりやすいポイントに分解し、革新的なチームがどのように創造、協力、成長するかを理解します。

00:00

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『Teams That Work』から厳選した7の洞察

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00:00

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あなた自身の方法で『Teams That Work』を体験。

何でも質問し、声を選び、本当にあなたに響く洞察を一緒に作り出しましょう。

コロンビア大学卒業生がサンフランシスコで開発

BeFreedは1,000,000+の好奇心旺盛な仲間が集うグローバルコミュニティ

BeFreedがウェブ上でどのように話題になっているかをもっと見る

"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."

@Moemenn

"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."

@Chloe, Solo founder, LA

117

"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."

@Raaaaaachelw

"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."

@Matt, YC alum

108

"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."

@Erin, Investment Banking Associate , NYC

254

"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."

@djmikemoore

"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."

@Pitiful

4.5K

"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."

@SofiaP

"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"

@Jaded_Falcon

201

"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."

@OojasSalunke

"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."

@Leo, Law Student, UPenn

483

"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"

@Cashflowbubu

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BeFreedがウェブ上でどのように話題になっているかをもっと見る

"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."

@Moemenn

"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."

@Chloe, Solo founder, LA

117

"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."

@Raaaaaachelw

"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."

@Matt, YC alum

108

"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."

@Erin, Investment Banking Associate , NYC

254

"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."

@djmikemoore

"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."

@Pitiful

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"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."

@SofiaP

"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"

@Jaded_Falcon

201

"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."

@OojasSalunke

"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."

@Leo, Law Student, UPenn

483

"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"

@Cashflowbubu

"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."

@Moemenn

"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."

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117

"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."

@Raaaaaachelw

"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."

@Matt, YC alum

108

"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."

@Erin, Investment Banking Associate , NYC

254

"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."

@djmikemoore

"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."

@Pitiful

4.5K

"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."

@SofiaP

"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"

@Jaded_Falcon

201

"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."

@OojasSalunke

"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."

@Leo, Law Student, UPenn

483

"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"

@Cashflowbubu

"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."

@Moemenn

"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."

@Chloe, Solo founder, LA

117

"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."

@Raaaaaachelw

"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."

@Matt, YC alum

108

"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."

@Erin, Investment Banking Associate , NYC

254

"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."

@djmikemoore

"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."

@Pitiful

4.5K

"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."

@SofiaP

"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"

@Jaded_Falcon

201

"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."

@OojasSalunke

"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."

@Leo, Law Student, UPenn

483

"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"

@Cashflowbubu

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The Teamwork Revolution: Why Most Teams Fail Despite Our Best Intentions

The Capability Paradox: Talent, Trust, and Team Dynamics

Coordination and Communication: The Operational Heartbeat of Teams

Shared Cognition: The Invisible Force Behind Seamless Teamwork

Team Leadership: From Command to Enablement

Team Dynamics in Action: Practical Applications Across Contexts

From Knowledge to Action: Building Teams That Truly Work

おすすめの本

重要なポイント

The Teamwork Revolution: Why Most Teams Fail Despite Our Best Intentions

The Capability Paradox: Talent, Trust, and Team Dynamics

Coordination and Communication: The Operational Heartbeat of Teams

Shared Cognition: The Invisible Force Behind Seamless Teamwork

Team Leadership: From Command to Enablement

Team Dynamics in Action: Practical Applications Across Contexts

From Knowledge to Action: Building Teams That Truly Work

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Teams That Work by Tannenbaum, Scott I. & Salas, Eduardo' Summary

Overview of Teams That Work

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「Teams That Work」のベストクォート

おすすめの本

重要なポイント

The Teamwork Revolution: Why Most Teams Fail Despite Our Best Intentions

The Capability Paradox: Talent, Trust, and Team Dynamics

Coordination and Communication: The Operational Heartbeat of Teams

Shared Cognition: The Invisible Force Behind Seamless Teamwork

Team Leadership: From Command to Enablement

Team Dynamics in Action: Practical Applications Across Contexts

From Knowledge to Action: Building Teams That Truly Work

クイックサマリーモード - 『Teams That Work』の要約を9分で読む・聴く

フラッシュカードモード - 『Teams That Work』から厳選した7の洞察

エンタメモード - 『Teams That Work』のレッスンを20分のストーリーで

パーソナライズモード - 『Teams That Work』の要約を0分で読む・聴く

Teams That WorkのPDFをダウンロード

Teams That WorkのEPUBをダウンロード

おすすめの本

重要なポイント

The Teamwork Revolution: Why Most Teams Fail Despite Our Best Intentions

The Capability Paradox: Talent, Trust, and Team Dynamics

Coordination and Communication: The Operational Heartbeat of Teams

Shared Cognition: The Invisible Force Behind Seamless Teamwork

Team Leadership: From Command to Enablement

Team Dynamics in Action: Practical Applications Across Contexts

From Knowledge to Action: Building Teams That Truly Work