Adrian Moorhouse

A SYSTEMATIC GUIDE TO HIGH PERFORMING TEAMS (HPTs)Systematic Guides are aimed at leaders and managers who need to instantly access 'Organization-Ready' models, practices, checklists and guidance in key subject areas which are logically organized and based on best practice. This guide provides a pragmatic framework for the interventions needed to successfully create and sustain High Performing Teams (HPTs) in organizations of all shapes and sizes. A unique aspect of this guide is that it covers and integrates both individual team member change management work and the whole team process development work." Ken's book provides pragmatic and comprehensive models for developing high performance in teams. It is full of practical anecdotes, checklists, tips and even spreadsheets you can use to hit the ground running. I would commend it to anyone who is serious about building high performing teams in their organizations." ADRIAN MOORHOUSE MBE, Gold Medal Winner 100-metre breaststroke, 1988 Seoul Olympics Managing Director of Lane4, Sunday Times Top 100 'Best Small Companies'"I really like the way Ken has distilled a wealth of hard won wisdom on High Performing Teams down into some deceptively easy-to-use checklists." SIMON DODDS, Complex Adaptive System Designer, Improvement Science Coach and NHS Consultant Surgeon"I work with a number of high performance teams and find Ken Thompson's book very helpful. What I particularly like is the way I can open it anywhere and remind myself of vital aspects of team interaction. "PROFESSOR ALISTAIR FEE, Co-Founder Squid Academy"Ken Thompson continues to produce the most prescient insights on human collaboration translating techniques used by insect colonies, the most efficient bioteams in nature into practical, measurable guides. NASA listens to him. So should you." LEON BENJAMIN, Author of Winning by Sharing and co-designer ecademy.com

High achievers do more than merely cope with pressure they thrive on it! This book has been written for executives in business who wishes to achieve consistent, high level performance under pressure. It is underpinned by published research from leading sport psychologist Professor Graham Jones, which shows that high achievers do more than simply cope with thrive on it! The vital factor in thriving on pressure and moving to higher levels of business performance is the development of mental toughness. By applying elite sport psychology to the business world, this book highlights the enormous role played by pressure in both business and sport and draws parallels between them. It shows how by developing mental toughness it is possible to manage pressure to such an extent that you are able consistently to deliver extraordinary levels of performance. Together with the necessary skills and competencies you need to perform your role, mental toughness is the vital factor in delivering high performance that is sustainable. It will enable you to thrive on, rather than merely cope with, pressure and maintain believe in yourself even when it's being seriously challenged. Contents: List of Illustrations; About the authors; Aknowledgements; 1. Introduction; 2. Why Mental Toughness Is Important; 3. What Mental Toughness Is; 4. Keeping Your Head Under Stress; 5. Staying Strong In Your Self-Belief; 6. Making Your Motivation Work for You; 7. Maintaining Your Focus on the Things that Matter; 8. Frequently-Asked Questions About Mental Toughness; Appendix A Meditative Relaxation; Appdendix B Imagery-Based Relaxation; Appendix C Progressive Muscular Relaxation (PMR); Appendix D Adominal Breathing; Index