The New Why Teams Don't Work: What Goes Wrong and How to Make It Right

I was first introduced to Robbins & Finley, when I purchased a copy of the audiotape version of the original Why Teams Don't Work a couple of years ago (the book itself was out of print at the time). Like many others, I found the title compelling. Among the endless list of books touting teams as the pancea for all organizational problems, here was a book that provided a fresh, honest look at teams and their all-too-human members.For those who have never been exposed to the original book, you are in for a real treat! In this new version, Robbins & Finley present the real-life lessons of teamwork that most of us have learned the hard way with all the wit and social satire of a Mark Twain novel. For those that have experienced the original book, you will find all of the wit and wisdom of the original plus some delightful new insights into human behavior in teams. The section on team myths alone is worth purchasing the new book. I highly recommend the book to team members everywhere who struggle in the trenches to get their teams on track while juggling the performance demands of today's fast moving organizations. As Robbins and Finley point out, teams are a natural vehicle for human accomplishment but effective teams don't happen by accident. Or, as Forrest Gump might say, "Bubba told me a lot about teamwork, but you know what I learned, teamwork is hard."The book may not turn your current team around, but it will certainly give you the insight to understand what went wrong and how to make it right next time.

The insights that Robbins and Finley present are applicable in any area where people must work together toward a common goal. As an educator, I plan to share them with my fellow faculty members.

Robbins and Finley are highly witty and intelligent. They know their subjects and address them well. This is the first business book that has made me laugh out loud. Having experience as a team leader, I know these truths of which they speak. They offer very real solutions to very real problems.Great read for teams and team leaders!

I found a fresh perspective on teams and teamwork in "Why Teams Don't Work". This book is filled with common sense rather than jargon and buzz words. It's a wonderfull change from the run-of-the-mill business school fare. I highly recommend it!A.Veldey - Team Coordinator - Honeywell, International

Finley and Robbins come to grips with the most fundamental question, how can we continue to cooperate in a predatory economy even when we're on the same team. Everyone who works with others will find something useful here.