"The One Minute Manager builds high performing teams" is an excellent book that simply explains through examples the four stages that teams go through and that a different leadership style is required in each; namely Orientation, Dissatisfaction, Integration and Production.

For each stage, it is clearly articulated what the Characteristics are, what the Needs of the team are, what the Issues are that need to be addressed and what type of leadership style is appropriate.

It is a very quick and easy read, written as a conversation, and I found it very easy to relate to when I looked at various projects I had been involved with. I will be re-reading this again. ( )

""An essential book for anyone and everyone who leads or is part of a group… Filled with invaluable advice.""
Harvey Mackay, author of Swim with the sharks without Being Eaten Alive.
The Problem
The Importance of Groups
Diagnosis
Orientation
Production
Resolution
Changes in Productivity and Morale
Task and Maintenance Functions
Using the Concepts
Answering the Questions
Managing the Journey to Empowerment
When to Change One's Leadership Style
Regression
Process Observation
Understanding Group Dynamics
The Manager as Educator