The Performance Factor: Unlocking the Secrets of Teamwork

by Pat MacMillan

As the tides of all the trendy business initiatives from the last twenty years have all disappeared, one concept has remained in their wake and continues to thrive team strategies. When implemented correctly, the results are impressive. Organizations—whether they are corporations or ministries—have successfully developed team strategies and are now experiencing significant increases in productivity and services. Team resource expert Pat MacMillan discusses the characteristics of a high performance team and how to implement a new paradigm of leadership to bring any organization to greater efficiency.

Genres: Leadership, Business, Nonfiction

364 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 15, 2001

Reviews

[Ben Chubb · Rating 4 out of 5]

Had a hard time getting more than two paragraphs without trying to apply or assess the principles as they’ve related to teams I’ve been on or am on, which is to say I’m not a great reader but it’s also highly relevant and applicable. A little lengthy and too thorough to digest it all, but definitely a resource I’ll revisit. The man loves planes.

[Joshua Pankey · Rating 1 out of 5]

Honestly, the motif of a real-life plane crash that killed 112 people is just not what you should build your leadership book on.

[Peter Bitz · Rating 3 out of 5]

(3.5) A lot of good content and a bit dense at times. Solid!

[Jehiel Ortiz · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book taking my time.

For me there’s a lot to think and learn with why the author says and teach in every chapter.

I think this book answer the question: How teams should work? If teams leaders take the approach of the answer found in this book, it will make a whole difference.

Pat MacMillan takes you to a classroom and teach you in one on one what he has learned and discovered in his years of consulting.

If you are leading or not, you must read it. This principles apply to the business world and ministry/church life.

[Gina Boyd · Rating 4 out of 5]

Most appropriate for business, but some parts are also applicable to committees in churches, schools, etc. Worksheets are very useful.

[Jesse G. Williams · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fantastic explanation if the principles of teamwork. It will be regularly referenced.

[Conor · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of best books on leadership that I have read.

[Garland Vance · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great model for team leadership.

[Paul Witt · Rating 1 out of 5]

No actionable information. Teams should be collaborative. How? What demonstrates collaboration? Teams should be built not formed. What does this mean?

[Brian · Rating 3 out of 5]

Too long but principles are good to refer back to for Leadership and healthy teams. Some great team building ideas and concepts.