Author Description

Teaming with ideas is a refreshing look at personal and team-work effectiveness. It is a Head and Heart guide, for life, as relevant for a parent, parkrunner or president. Do you know that no one can be who you are, and that the only game you can win is when you are being true to yourself?If so, your sole focus ought to be on what you can do to improve. The leading question you should be asking is - how do I become a better version of myself? This is the game; it is the only game, because in the arena of life it’s the game that will matter most to you and your team.In this book you will learn:•About the enduring fundamental characteristics applicable to every team to which you belong•That a basic understanding of neuroscience will transform what you do•How to discover your personal thumbprint and team 'fit'•That experiential learning, with reflection, is the most effective way to learn•That parkrun, although unobvious, is one of the best vehicles to examine your ‘teaming’ prowess. It is free of constraints, other than those which are self-imposedNo ‘touchy feely’ bonding activities, only self-examined naked truths about yourself, your teams and your teaming contributionA snapshot for what you will find inside•Tactfully applying your mind - page 35•Safety proofing your team environment - page 52•Ten tips for a learning environment - page 61•How to use the good-fit tool - page 92•The purpose-centered model for strategic alignment - page 104•The essence of teams - page 125•Eastern Province cricket team history - page 131•The sweet spot in your make-up - page 157•Putting it all together - the parkrun teaming adventure with personal and team questioning, ideas and application - pages 163-301Endorsements:I know I will be referring to Teaming with ideas for guidance and reassurance many times in the future as we continue to strive to build parkrun into a household name throughout Africa. ( Bruce Fordyce - Comrades marathon runner and President of parkrun South Africa)This