Team of Teams
New Rules of Engagement for a Complex World
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Paul Michael
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Penguin presents the unabridged downloadable audiobook edition of Team of Teams by General Stanley McChrystal, read by Paul Michael.
What if you could combine the agility, adaptability, and cohesion of a small team with the power and resources of a giant organisation?
When General Stanley McChrystal took command of the Joint Special Operations Task Force in Iraq in 2003, he quickly realized that conventional military tactics were failing. The allied forces had a huge advantage in numbers, equipment and training - but none of the enemy's speed and flexibility.
McChrystal and his colleagues discarded a century of conventional wisdom to create a 'team of teams' that combined extremely transparent communication with decentralised decision-making authority. Faster, flatter and more flexible, the task force beat back al-Qaeda.
In this powerful audiobook, McChrystal and his colleagues show how the challenges they faced in Iraq can be relevant to any leader. Through compelling examples, the authors demonstrate that the 'team of teams' strategy has worked everywhere from hospital emergency rooms to NASA and has the potential to transform organisations large and small.
©2016 General Stanley McChrystal. David Silverman. Tantum Collins. Chris Fussell. (P)2016 Penguin AudioCritic Reviews
"An indispensable guide to organisational change." (Walter Isaacson, author of Steve Jobs)
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- MICHAEL COLLINS
- 31-05-2022
So many lessons
An interesting perspective that blends systems thinking with agile approaches to enable improved outcomes via distributed decision making. Very much applicable to todays business world and re-enforces the view that command and control no longer works.
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- Anonymous User
- 04-05-2023
Outstanding read
One of the most impactful books on leadership I have ever read, fantastic use of examples both military and non military to help shape the story. Would recommend to any leader
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- Sam
- 04-12-2016
Honest and transparent
Great book on creating and easing network centric high performance teams. Implementing this in my team today
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- Robert
- 29-01-2017
A must read!
A thought provoking analysis stressing the importance of adopting "mission command". The authors utilise significant hostoric examples where the use of centralised or decentrilised command structures have had a significant impact on the future direction of the organisation. Recommended read for business owners and military leaders.
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- Prabhu Singh
- 01-10-2017
Concepts
Great concepts that linked where we have come from and where we are going. The important thing is that the authors provide context so the concepts are not lost on you. Recommended for anyone serious about creating the environment and letting the energy flow for teams.
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- Daniel Araneda
- 20-12-2018
This audio book was excellent
This audio book was excellent, well read and very captivating. kept me interested all the way through.
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- Anonymous User
- 16-04-2022
Complicated vs Complex - WoW!
This came recommended from a podcast I listened to on MBA Success: The MBAAus Podcast EP:10 Mike Tristram - Running a 5th generation family business.
The concepts in this book are so far apart but inextricably linked that what works for one generation may not work for another; you need to understand both to arrive at the most optimal outcome in management. Examples given share history lessons of great ideas and calculated decisions come to fruition and be successful, only then to be non viable or redundant years later.
An amazing book that breaks down myths and barriers on management, no matter what side of management you lead by - to silo or not to silo.
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- Monica Watt
- 25-07-2019
Great strategies for business
Have thoroughly enjoyed this book, it uses solid examples of the changing environment and the need to adapt our thinking, methodology and how we relate and engage with and for others. Operating in the tech space I found the examples valuable in adapting and responding to the changes in my workplace. The reader is clear and the end of chapter recaps read by Gen. Stanley McChrystal retired close out each chapter well. I have purchased five copies and shared with my Exec team as it is that relateable.
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- Anonymous User
- 02-02-2021
Brilliant and Thought-provoking
Brilliant. Insightful. Interesting. Made my bike commute to work extra productive and interesting. So good.
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- Matthew
- 14-03-2017
Fantastic book on Management and Leadership
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Its Raw, To the Point and really Informative,
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The recap at the end of each chapter by General McChrystal
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Loved it, great working concept. I wish more organisations could work like this.
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