The adage, “It’s all who you know”, does not apply to determine which teams flourish or flounder in today’s collaborative business world. Try as they might, companies find that hand-picking the “best”, most qualified team members cannot guarantee success. It’s more about how you know your teammates—through the use of successful working norms. This article discusses Google’s ambitious “Project Aristotle,” which scrutinized 180 teams for winning characteristics. Stop searching for a perfect team; use these practices to create a productive one. READ MORE »
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