Team of Teams
Team of Teams
Stanley McChrystal
Doug McMillon
Has been huge. I’m still giving [this book] out. - Doug McMillon
Changpeng Zhao
I believe every modern organization should be run under these principles. - Changpeng Zhao
M. Sanjayan
A really clever, smart book about how to organize businesses and enterprises for today’s world. - M. Sanjayan
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Team of Teams

Team of Teams: New Rules of Engagement for a Complex World

Stanley McChrystal
Stanley McChrystal
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Stanley McChrystal
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In "Team of Teams," General Stanley McChrystal masterfully presents a transformative leadership model, born from the high-stakes theater of modern warfare. As the commander of the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) during the peak of the War on Terror, McChrystal faced the daunting challenge of outmaneuvering an agile and deadly Al Qaeda. Despite the superior resources and technology of the U.S. military, it was losing ground. The crux of the problem, McChrystal discovered, lay in the military's adherence to a rigid, hierarchical structure unsuited for the pace and intricacies of today's interconnected battlespace. His solution? A radical overhaul of JSOC into a fluid, responsive network of teams, capable of rapid decision-making and decentralized execution, which ultimately turned the tide of conflict. "Team of Teams" goes beyond military memoir or battlefield manual; it is a manifesto for any leader seeking success in today's complex, fast-moving environments. Whether you're at the helm of a multinational corporation, spearheading a startup, or leading a nonprofit, McChrystal's insights offer a blueprint for fostering adaptability, fostering innovation, and achieving mission success. Through compelling narratives from both the front lines and the boardrooms, coupled with rigorous analysis, McChrystal illustrates how the principles of the team of teams can empower organizations to navigate the chaos of the 21st century and emerge victorious. This book is not just about winning wars; it's about winning in life and business, making it essential reading for anyone tasked with leading a team in an ever-changing world.

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Released
2015
6 Jan
Length
304
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A really clever, smart book about how to organize businesses and enterprises for today’s world. - M. Sanjayan
Has been huge. I’m still giving [this book] out. - Doug McMillon
I believe every modern organization should be run under these principles. - Changpeng Zhao
The temptation to lead as a chess master, controlling each move of the organization, must give way to an approach as a gardener, enabling rather than directing. A gardening approach to leadership is anything but passive. The leader acts as an “Eyes-On, Hands-Off” enabler who creates and maintains an ecosystem in which the organization operates.
— Stanley McChrystal, Team of Teams

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