Team Types

A look at Geoff Bellman and Kathleen Ryan's work on which factors make a group extraordinary.

These podcasts contain interviews with Geoff Bellman, co-author of 'Extraordinary Groups'.

The leading thinkers describe a teams model that describes the characteristics of top teams. We review it here.

Lipnack and Stamps have developed a model which takes account of the development of virtual teams. We describe it here.

The US consultants outline a framework for effective senior teams. This is our description of their conclusions.

This article looks at the different types of group which form in the workplace and how it can affect you as a manager.

This article introduces the topic of self-directed team strategies and the implementation of such within a team or company.

Virtual teams have become a part of everyday business life. Many experts, including Townsend, Lipnack and Stamps have modified existing theory to develop theories for creating great virtual teams, which we discuss here.

An overview of the characteristics of voluntary teams and some tips for managing them.

This article outlines the typical issues facing merged teams and suggestions for managing this type of team effectively.

How to create the right environment for groups to fulfil their potential.

These top tips offer advice on how to get the most from remote teams.

This article offers useful advice on establishing and maintaining a self-directed team.