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Thursday, April 5, 2012

Building Effective Teams Isn't Rocket Science, But It's Just as Hard

Building Effective Teams Isn't Rocket Science, But It's Just as Hard - Douglas R. Conant - Harvard Business Review

1. Hire Highly Effective Team Members
2. Focus on Inspiring Trust.
3. Encourage Candor.
4. Be Clear About Expectations
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