{"title":"Beth Gilbertsen","description":"\u003cp\u003eBETH GILBERTSEN is the co-author of \u003cem\u003eThe Wilder Nonprofit Field Guide to Developing Effective Teams\u003c\/em\u003e, a practical guide to team-building methods for nonprofits, community groups, and volunteers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeth Gilbertsen’s books are published by Fieldstone Alliance, an imprint of Turner Publishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/books-new-releases\"\u003eNew Releases\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/award-winning-books\"\u003eAward-Winning Books\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-fieldstone-alliance-guide-to-developing-effective-teams","title":"The Wilder Nonprofit Field Guide to Developing Effective Teams","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded\" aria-expanded=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProven methods for smoother and more productive teamwork\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded\" aria-expanded=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTeamwork is rarely simple, easy, or natural. It’s not enough to announce “we’re a team” and expect results. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded\" aria-expanded=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Wilder Nonprofit Field Guide to Developing Effective Teams\u003c\/em\u003e is a collection of the best tried-and-true team-building methods. All types of nonprofits, community groups, volunteers, and board members can benefit from the tips and processes in this guide. Plus, no matter what role you play on the team, you can use this guide and help bolster your team’s success. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded\" aria-expanded=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTools for team start-up\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded\" aria-expanded=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTo help your team get going, this guide gives you seven tools and techniques for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded\" aria-expanded=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWriting a team mission statement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSetting team goals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConducting effective team meetings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreating ground rules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecision making in teams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreating team project plans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeveloping team spirit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded\" aria-expanded=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTools for team maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded\" aria-expanded=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEven the best teams struggle with challenges. This guide will help you deal with predictable problems and improve teamwork at any stage of your team’s development. You’ll find specific guidance for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded\" aria-expanded=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eImproving team meetings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEvaluating overall team effectiveness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eResolving conflict within a team\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eManaging conflict between two teams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eClarifying roles and responsibilities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDealing with performance problems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCommunicating between meetings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded\" aria-expanded=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWith a few tools and a little guidance, most groups of people who want to become a team can do it. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Wilder Nonprofit Field Guide to Developing Effective Teams\u003c\/em\u003e is just the help you need!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- amazon-buylink --\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eWe earn a commission for purchases made through the following links.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/0940069202\/ref=nosim?tag=tpcecomm-20\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\"\u003eshop for this title at Amazon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- \/amazon-buylink --\u003e\u003c!-- bookshop-buylink --\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bookshop.org\/book\/9780940069206\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eshop for this title at Bookshop.org\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- \/bookshop-buylink --\u003e","brand":"Beth Gilbertsen, Vijit Ramchandani","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":42527840239832,"sku":"9780940069206","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":42527867568344,"sku":"9781630264680","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0563\/7786\/8475\/files\/71jXXCflhaL_mockup_v2_1645221566_a0b013c4-136b-47fa-8db1-ac891bb6628a.jpg?v=1791988995"}],"url":"https:\/\/turnerpublishing.com\/collections\/author-beth-gilbertsen.oembed","provider":"Turner Publishing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}