In Volume 3 of The Parker Team Series we learn that “Effective leadership is effective leadership. Some universal truths cut across all types of teams… Effective leaders have a clear vision and are able to communicate that vision… They develop a sense of urgency about the team’s work, involve team members in goal-setting and decision-making, and foster a climate of openness and honesty. People want to work with them…”

In Volume I of The Parker Team Series, Teamwork:20 Steps to Success, acclaimed author Glenn Parker states that “ Successful teamwork requires doing lots of ‘unspectacular little things,’ such as having a clear purpose, building effective relationships, honoring your commitments, and an obsessive concern for communicating information.”

This quick, easy-to-read title is full of the information required to conduct teams in a more effective manner, including job aids and assessments. Teamwork:20 Steps to Success is the perfect primer for any type of team, from on-site, existing teams to brand-new, cross-functional teams.

“A successful meeting is not measured by starting on time, having a great agenda, getting everyone involved, or even serving healthy muffins. While all these factors are important…a great meeting is simply one that achieves its objectives—in other words, where a problem is solved, a decision is made, a plan is developed, a question answered, or some other specific outcome is accomplished.”

In Volume II of The Parker Team Series, Effective Meetings: 20 Sure-Fire Tools, author Glenn Parker will help you achieve your desired outcomes. This easy-to-read book will guarantee better meeting results, whether it is an on-site team meeting, a tele-meeting, or a cross-cultural meeting.