Team of Teams: New Rules of Engagement for a Complex World

Tantum Collins

David Silverman

Chris Fussell

Stanley McChrystal

Team of Teams: New Rules of Engagement for a Complex World is an insightful and informative book written by Tantum Collins. The book focuses on dealing with complex organizations and stresses on the importance of effective team work by deploying the “team of teams” principle, which helps to adapt the team’s performance to changing environments. Collins explains how to rethink the traditional top-down communication chain and replace it with adaptive networks of autonomous teams.The book is divided into five distinct parts that reveal the principles of equipped teams and how they can apply these principles to many different areas of nature and of organizations. The first part of the book focuses on the principles of equipping teams which Collins explains as placing the right people in the right place and giving them the right set of tools to work together effectively. The second part explores the different organizational designs which equip teams can employ, such as flat hierarchies, virtual teams, and distributed teams. The third part is centered around the importance of trust between teams and the team leader.The fourth part outlines how to build shared understanding within the team, while the fifth part focuses on training and learning. Throughout the book, Collins emphasizes the importance of developing a clear vision, cultivating trust, learning from mistakes and celebrating successes. The book gives readers a sweeping view of how to unlock the potential of their teams and how to use it to succeed in an increasingly complex world. Additionally, the book provides an in-depth look into how organizations can use the team of teams principle and offers practical advice for making adjustments in order to stay competitive. Team of Teams is a must-read for anyone who is looking to maximize the productivity of their teams and organization.