Discusses the importance of living room groups (eight participants who share the living room) in the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School to develop effective educational groups. Variety strength groups, but only a conscious and concerted effort of the group can use this effect. Identifies five stages in the development of each team should take. Suggests that action learning, skills training group must master to be effective, is also important in their organizations back home, given the global competition and efficient markets.
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by Michael Beer, Benjamin C. Esty, John J. Gabarro 6 pages. Publication Date: Aug 02, 2006. Prod. #: 407022-PDF-ENG
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