In this article, the author recommends that coaches develop effective team strategies with their players to get more out of individual players and make them into an effective sports team. This article identifies effective team strategies for offense and defense in soccer, provides coaches with diagnostic tool to assess the effectiveness of their…

The authors explored the idea that teams consisting of members who, on average, demonstrate greater mastery of relevant teamwork knowledge will demonstrate greater task proficiency and observed teamwork effectiveness. In particular, the authors posited that team members' mastery of designated teamwork knowledge predicts better team task…

This publication looks at the ways in which one who is part of a team can help improve the team's performance. The successes and failures of a fictional team are used to illustrate real-life team skills. Examples are drawn from a number of imaginary scenarios--for example, looking for a cache of diamonds in the Brazilian jungle, straightening ties…

The organizational development strategy of the W. T. Grant Company, an overlapping group teamwork approach, is directed toward accountability, planned change, individual recognition, experience-based behavior, group morale, smooth information and communication flow, and decision making. (EA)

This book deals with strategies and team tactics involved in the game of volleyball. It is not intended to be an instructional book on how to execute the various skills required to play volleyball but instead endeavors to detail and explain basic tactics and strategies involved in volleyball team play. Each chapter deals with major areas of team…

Identification of psychological factors influencing team performance in the chemical, biological, and radiological defense (CBR-D) environment were identified by a system for task classification: (1) combining Herold's task demands and Holland's taxonomy of work environments and (2) describing the development and evaluation of team tasks. This…

This article outlines the characteristics of a European Research Group on Management (ERGOM) workshop and discusses some of the factors which make the ERGOM training method different from others. (Author/BP)

The teaching clinic is a group of teachers and supervisors working together in an organized way to assist each group member to improve his teaching skills. It consists of five phases: the Planning Session, Observation Session, Critique Preparation Session, Critique Session, and Clinic Review Session. The suggested time for the complete sequence is…

Group training organisations act as intermediaries between enterprises and apprentices and trainees to facilitate on- and off-the-job training. This report examines the role of the group training organisations (GTOs) in Australia's labour market. The authors find that GTOs, at their best, help promote sustainable work-based learning solutions by…

As defined in North Carolina, curriculum alignment is the process that examines the way curriculum is taught to ensure it is consistent with the content of the curriculum as specified in "The Standard Course of Study." The process also includes aligning classroom instruction and assessments to the state assessments. This training skills…

The article discusses team development as an effort, and as an intervention method in resolving intra-group problems for more effective functioning". (Author/AN)

When a therapist becomes a courtroom witness, he often is in unfamiliar territory. This article reviews trial preparation and illustrates examination and cross-examination, opinion testimony, and hypothetical questions. Rules of effective response to cross-examination are set forth to aid therapists in providing meaningful, credible testimony…

Provides camp directors with ideas for building and maintaining a sense of community among their staff, including (1) establishing a vision statement; (2) conducting team-building activities during precamp training; (3) establishing a "full value-no discount" policy that encourages caring behaviors; and (4) reinforcing a sense of…

Describes how college and professional athletes' need for year-round conditioning and teams' need for a leg up in recruiting are driving construction of sumptuous new football facilities. Details what goes into the design of a great football training facility. (EV)