Build a Great Team: One Year to Success

Catherine Hakala-Ausperk

ISBN-13: 9780838911709

304 pages 
 8½ x 11 
 2013

With library staffing levels and services cut to the bone, creating a team that communicates well and functions smoothly is more important than ever.  Building on the model of her bestselling book Be A Great Boss, Hakala-Ausperk presents a handy self-guided tool to the dynamic role of team-building. Organized in 52 modules, designed to cover a year of weekly sessions but easily adaptable for any pace, this workbook will show you how to 

• Manage staff across different age groups and skill sets
• Improve communication  between team members
• Mentor other staff members
• Keep your team organized in a culture of change

Suitable for all levels of management, from first-line supervisors to library directors, this book lays out a clear path to learning the essentials of building and maintaining a first-rate team.