Best Teams

A complete model to create and manage high-performance teams within any organisation or industry

Best Teams: Creating and maintaining high-performing teams presents a unique model to create high-performing teams. This model is centred around three deeply intertwined elements. Empowered people, where each team member has a strong work ethic, is given autonomy, has integrity and a growth mindset. Defined processes, which ensure that high-quality communication, goal setting, accountability, and recognition is consistently delivered throughout the organisation. Supportive cultures, which prioritise cultivating a culture of resilience, psychological safety, inclusion, and a One Team Ethos.

Working on these attributes individually and collectively will help create high-performing teams within your organisation.

After exploring the basics of the model and the underlying theory behind it, this book takes a deep dive into:

• Real-world examples of individuals and companies that have nailed each part of the model
• In-depth interviews with leaders from world-class organisations—including elite sports teams like Aston Martin Aramco Formula One^™, global businesses, and pioneering startups
• Exercises and tools you can work on as an individual and collectively to develop tangible skills
• The real effects of high-performing teams: 21% more profitability, 17% higher productivity and a 41% decrease in absenteeism

Best Teams: Creating and maintaining high-performing teams is a thought-provoking and highly practical guide to success for team leaders and members in organisations of all sizes seeking to bring their best to work and help their teams achieve optimal productivity, profitability, and wellbeing. If you're building a team that wants to do more than just perform—if you want to thrive—this book is for you.

MARC WOODS draws on his wealth of experience, including 17 years as an international athlete and 20 years working with senior executives and managers, for each aspect of his work. He works extensively with individuals, teams and global businesses, encouraging them to develop best practices within their given areas of interest.

Praise for BEST TEAMS

“With keen insight and drawing on his frontline sporting experiences, Marc unpacks the hidden forces that drive exceptional teams.”
DAN ROAN, BBC Sports Editor

“Great teams are capable of achieving unprecedented outcomes. With Best Teams, discover how your team can exceed its capability and expectation and, even more importantly, that of your competitors.”
RONAN DUNNE, Chair of Six Nations Rugby

Best Teams: Creating and maintaining high-performing teams is a thought-provoking and highly practical guide to success for team leaders and members in organisations of all sizes seeking to bring their best to work and help their teams achieve optimal productivity, profitability, and well-being. If you’re building a team that wants to do more than just perform—if you want to thrive—this book is for you.