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Team leadership in times of uncertainty

Effective teams require clear purpose, trust, and strong leadership. Learn how design, coaching, and role clarity drive collaboration and extraordinary outcomes.

43 minutes
Key findings
  • Teams succeed only when tasks are complex enough to justify coordination.
  • Trust—built through authenticity, logic, and empathy—is central to performance.
  • Team design (vision, roles, structure) is as crucial as coaching behaviors.
  • Leadership clarity, communication, and learning culture amplify team impact on performance and stakeholders.

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Meet the Author
Prof. Brad Harris
Professor and Associate Dean of MBA Programs - Management and Human Resources

Brad Harris is Associate Dean of MBA/EMBA Programs and Professor of Management at HEC Paris. His work focuses on leadership, team effectiveness, and people systems that help organizations grow. Brad believes that better leaders build better businesses and stronger societies. His work empowers...

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