The best team wins

What's the secret to a winning team? The Best Team Wins , by New York Times bestselling authors Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton, is a groundbreaking and essential guide for anyone looking to build more collaborative and cohesive teams capable of high performance.

In most companies, over 80% of work is done in teams. Despite this, teams aren't as effective as they could be, divided by silent disagreements, or even open conflicts, which sap the energy, enthusiasm, and creativity of their members.

The Best Team Wins is a thought-provoking and concise guide for leaders around the world, bringing together practical lessons on how to face extremely current challenges: the massive entry of millennials into the workforce, the rapid pace of change, the growth of virtual teams with members from around the world, among others.

Having interviewed more than 850,000 employees, Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton, two of the most successful consultants of their generation, developed "The Five Skills of Team Leaders," proven methods for managers to build more consistent and productive teams. Their teachings include techniques and strategies for recognizing and motivating different generations, fostering personal engagement; creating team integration and belonging to increase productivity; fostering healthy debate and encouraging innovation; and establishing customer focus.

The Best Team Wins reveals the secrets behind high-performance groups in any organizational culture. A must-have book for people willing to rethink their own management and improve collective performance in their companies.

“The team book I needed. Gostick and Elton share the secrets of modern teamwork—in a clear and humorous text, packed with fascinating case studies, surprising research, and practical advice. Trust me, the world will be talking about teamwork for years to come.” — Matt Davies, CEO of Tesco UK

“The text is accessible, the ideas are easy to implement, and the results can be transformative for both managers and their employees.” — Booklist