
7 Lessons in Leading Teams
Master the Basics of Team Leadership in 7 Steps
Nigel Cumberland(Author)
John Murray Business (Publisher)
Will be published approx. on 26. March 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
128 pages
978-1-3998-3014-0 (ISBN)
Description
A SHORT COURSE IN TEAM LEADERSHIP BASICS.
7 Lessons in Leading Teams is a quick course in team leadership, giving you everything you need to know in just seven short chapters. From exploring what a great team looks like, gaining respect and setting common goals, to communication, culture and managing remote or virtual teams, you'll explore the entire process of being a successful team leader including the key dos and don'ts you need to focus on.
* Lesson 1: Getting started with your team
* Lesson 2: Alignment and goal setting
* Lesson 3: Delegating and managing
* Lesson 4: Optimal communication
* Lesson 5: Motivating poor performers
* Lesson 6: Inspiring high performers
* Lesson 7: Creating a culture of excellence
Explore the main themes and ideas in team leadership, get a basic knowledge and understanding of the key concepts, and test your progress with practical and thought-provoking exercises. 7 Lessons in Leading Teams is your fastest route to success.
ABOUT THE SERIES
7 Lessons are for people who want to succeed at work. From negotiating and content marketing to finance and social media, the series covers the business topics that matter and that will help you make a difference today. Written in straightforward English, each book features a course of 7 short lessons so that with just a little work, you can quickly master the subject.
7 Lessons in Leading Teams is a quick course in team leadership, giving you everything you need to know in just seven short chapters. From exploring what a great team looks like, gaining respect and setting common goals, to communication, culture and managing remote or virtual teams, you'll explore the entire process of being a successful team leader including the key dos and don'ts you need to focus on.
* Lesson 1: Getting started with your team
* Lesson 2: Alignment and goal setting
* Lesson 3: Delegating and managing
* Lesson 4: Optimal communication
* Lesson 5: Motivating poor performers
* Lesson 6: Inspiring high performers
* Lesson 7: Creating a culture of excellence
Explore the main themes and ideas in team leadership, get a basic knowledge and understanding of the key concepts, and test your progress with practical and thought-provoking exercises. 7 Lessons in Leading Teams is your fastest route to success.
ABOUT THE SERIES
7 Lessons are for people who want to succeed at work. From negotiating and content marketing to finance and social media, the series covers the business topics that matter and that will help you make a difference today. Written in straightforward English, each book features a course of 7 short lessons so that with just a little work, you can quickly master the subject.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Murray Press
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 199 mm
Width: 136 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
104 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-3998-3014-0 (9781399830140)
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E-Book
03/2026
John Murray Business
€6.49
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Person
Nigel Cumberland is an award-winning global coach who helps leaders and teams to optimise and enhance their success in both their careers and lives. He has coached and trained at some of the world's most prestigious organisations such as the United Nations, the World Bank Group, Standard Chartered Bank, Google, Dell, LVMH, Christian Dior, Continental AG and the Dubai Government. He is also one of the elite Marshall Goldsmith approved coaches and a member of Harvard Business Review's Advisory Council. He is also a Freeman of the City of London and has been given the award as one of the world's top 100 leadership coaches.