Team Genius
The New Science of High-Performing Organizations
Summary:
The book explores the dynamics of successful teams, combining scientific research with real-world examples to identify the key factors that drive team performance. It offers practical insights on optimal team sizes, the importance of diversity, managing team life cycles, and harnessing the power of teams to innovate and compete in today's economy.
Key points:
1. Optimal Team Size: "Team Genius" suggests the best team size is 5-7 people, as per Jeff Bezos's "two-pizza rule." Smaller teams are quicker and communicate better.
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