Teaming up

Jan. 1, 2020
What does it take to build a team? Does having one really matter?
What does it take to build a team? Does having one really matter? 
Read on to learn what makes teams click, how communication helps build them, how your shop can benefit and when to completely nix the idea.
7 Things team members should consider ...Mark Claypool, president and CEO of Mentors @Work, champions teambuilding in his work with autobody repair facilities and mentor-apprentice relationships. 
About the Author

Tina Grady

Tina was associate editor and then senior associate editor of ABRN from 2001-2004 after serving as an associate editor for a group of agricultural business and biotechnology trade publications in Northeast Ohio. While there, she wrote about the people, businesses, and trends shaping those industries, many times traveling to research her articles. Before entering the business-publishing industry, she was a reporter for the daily newspaper, covering Columbus, Ohio, and the surrounding regions. She has also reported for a suburban Cleveland daily newspaper and for several weekly newspapers in Northeast Ohio. A graduate of Kent State University, Tina holds a bachelor of science degree in journalism and mass communication and a bachelor of arts degree in theater studies. She is a member of the Society of Professional Journalists and the American Society of Business Press Editors.

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