Leading the professionals : how to inspire & motivate professional service teams / Geoff Smith.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [246]-247) and index.

Leadership, management, and self-awareness -- What leaders of professionals do : an overview -- Devoting the time and energy to lead successfully -- Direction : objectives, values, strategy, and change -- Communications : getting the message across, listening and creating the right climate -- Motivation : creating the conditions for outstanding performance -- Coaching : helping team members to get the best out of themselves -- Teamwork : getting the best out of people working together -- Difficulties : resolving poor performance, interpersonal conflicts and crises -- Results : assessing team and individual performance -- Selection : getting the right people into the jobs -- Early days : helping new people to fit in and nurturing trainees -- Leading project teams -- Influencing colleagues and clients -- Leadership exercises.