High-Impact Tools for Teams

Take advantage of a powerful visual management tool for teams as you work together and deliver great results. It's been used by thousands of teams for project success! 59% of U.S. workers say that communication is their team's biggest obstacle to success, followed by accountability at 29% (Atlassian). High-Impact Tools for Teams explains a simple, powerful tool that helps team leaders and members align and get clarity on exactly who is responsible for each part of the team's most important activities and projects. The tool is complemented by 4 trust add-ons that help teams build trust and increase psychological safety, so every member can be confident in sharing ideas or concerns about obstacles the team may face. It's a proven tool for project teams, based on years of research, and thousands of teams are already using the Team Alignment Map to run effective "e;get-to-action meetings"e;, give projects a good start and de-silo organizations. Co-author Alex Osterwalder is the international best-selling author who co-created the Business Model Canvas, a strategic management tool used by 1 million+ industry leaders globally. Plan as a team and know who does what Uncover and proactively remove the most likely obstacles to any project Boost team member contributions Run more effective team meetings Get more successful projects With the guidance of High-Impact Tools for Teams, you can be better prepared as a team leader or team member to plan effectively, reduce risks, and collaborate with others. Your team will be accountable and ready to deliver results!

Take advantage of a powerful visual management tool for teams as you work together and deliver great results. It's been used by thousands of teams for project success!59% of U.S. workers say that communication is their team's biggest obstacle to success, followed by accountability at 29% (Atlassian). High-Impact Tools for Teams explains a simple, powerful tool that helps team leaders and members align and get clarity on exactly who is responsible for each part of the team's most important activities and projects. The tool is complemented by 4 trust add-ons that help teams build trust and increase psychological safety, so every member can be confident in sharing ideas or concerns about obstacles the team may face. It's a proven tool for project teams, based on years of research, and thousands of teams are already using the Team Alignment Map to run effective "get-to-action meetings", give projects a good start and de-silo organizations.* Co-author Alex Osterwalder is the international best-selling author who co-created the Business Model Canvas, a strategic management tool used by 1 million+ industry leaders globally. Plan as a team and know who does what* Uncover and proactively remove the most likely obstacles to any project* Boost team member contributions* Run more effective team meetings* Get more successful projectsWith the guidance of High-Impact Tools for Teams, you can be better prepared as a team leader or team member to plan effectively, reduce risks, and collaborate with others. Your team will be accountable and ready to deliver results!

Foreword p. viiiSeven Great Thinkers Who Inspired This Book p. xMeet the Strategyzer Series p. xii1 Discover the Team Alignment MapWhat it is and how it works1.1 Getting Started: The Four Pillars of the Team Alignment Map p. 481.2 Planning Who Does What with the Team Alignment Map (Planning Mode) p. 861.3 Keeping Team Members on Track (Assessment Mode) p. 1042 Put the Map into ActionHow to use the Team Alignment Map2.1 The Team Alignment Map for Meetings p. 1282.2 The Team Alignment Map for Projects p. 1402.3 The Team Alignment Map for Organizational Alignment p. 1683. Trust Among Team MembersFour tools to create a high-trust climate and increased psychological safety3.1 The Team Contract p. 1843.2 The Fact Finder p. 2043.3 The Respect Card p. 2203.4 The Nonviolent Requests Guide p. 2364 Dive DeeperDiscover the science behind the tools and the book4.1 Mutual Understanding and Common Ground p. 2644.2 Trust and Psychological Safety p. 2664.3 Relationship Types p. 2744.4 Face and Politeness p. 282