3D Team Leadership: A New Approach for Complex Teams - Hardcover

Bradley L. Kirkman is General (Ret.) H. Hugh Shelton Distinguished Professor of Leadership in the Poole College of Management at North Carolina State University. T. Brad Harris is Assistant Professor in the Neeley School of Business at Texas Christian University.

"3D Team Leadership is a very valuable resource for anyone teaching leadership. With the perfect balance of accessibility, on the one hand, and a firm grounding in scientific theory and research on the other, it provides a contemporary approach to real issues with teams and multi team systems." (John R. Hollenbeck Michigan State University)

"3D Team Leadership provides a remarkably fresh perspective on team dynamics. A must-read for any professional leading in today's global and changing environment, Kirkman and Harris demystify the art and science of team motivation and outline powerful, practical solutions to improve results." (Jessica Steinberg, Senior Director of Human Resources The Home Depot)

"Working across different time-zones, incompatible technology platforms, language barriers, conflicting cultural norms, and competing priorities? Kirkman and Harris provide a straightforward, evidence-based lens for understanding and maximizing performance in even the messiest team environments―with specific consideration for global teams." (Katharyne Gabriel, HR Director YUM! Brands)

"3D Team Leadership is a substantive handbook on which I can rely to make sense of any team situation. It debunks fundamental "truths," engages on a deep yet accessible level, and provides a roadmap to better team leadership. Kirkman and Harris show that despite what has already been said of teams and leaders, we still have a lot to discover. It's a one-stop-shop that I'm happy to have on my desk." (Gentzy Franz, Director of People Uptake)

"Effective teams are fundamental to all organizations. 3D Team Leadership offers an organized and thoughtful leadership model with a common sense approach to teams that can help any leader. "There is no 'I' in team" will mean something new and improved to all who share the wisdom granted to us by Kirkman and Harris. This excellent, well organized, and practical text will help leaders focus and work smarter." (Frank Rosinia, Executive Vice President & Chief Quality Officer John Peter Smith Health System)

3D Team Leadership provides practitioners with a new framework for understanding successful teams. By following the guidelines laid out in this book, readers will be able to place appropriate emphasis on individuals, teams, and subteams―enhancing their performance as a leader." (M. Travis Maynard Colorado State University)

"In 3D Team Leadership, Kirkman and Harris don't just tell team leaders to shift focus depending on the circumstances. With evidence, clarity, and wit, they show precisely how to do so for greatest success." (Robert Cialdini Arizona State University, author of Influence and Pre-Suasion)

"At some point, you realize that your personal success is dependent on your ability to inspire, motivate, and guide others to their own great performances. For most of us, this starts with being a team leader. Kirkman and Harris walk you through the process of making sense of even the most complex teams, and empowering your members to achieve their own potential." (D. Stacy Betts, Senior Director, Americas Partner Organization Cisco)

"3D Team Leadership is the best, most current, and most complete look at teams available today. Both deeply rigorous and immediately practical, the book transforms the latest research on teams into a bold and original action plan. Even in the world's most complex contexts, this book helps leaders achieve greatness." (Jake Breeden author of Tipping Sacred Cows)

"We are busier than ever leading multiple teams and partnering with people across global locations. 3D Team Leadership teaches us how to direct our focus in order to work smarter, not harder. It's a valuable book for leaders who seek a practical approach and the tools to implement it." (Sandy Ho, Senior Director of Talent Management Carter's)