Wiley and Best-Selling Author Patrick Lencioni Partner On Next-Generation Workplace Learning Program

SAN FRANCISCO, June 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Wiley's workplace learning solutions group has partnered with Patrick Lencioni, the best-selling author of more than 10 books and one of the most sought after business speakers in America, according to the Wall Street Journal. The result of the collaboration is a new tool designed to help organizations with their single most untapped competitive advantage: teamwork. The Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team™, is an assessment-based facilitation tool and program designed to help professionals and their organizations build cohesive, effective teams.

"We know that employee engagement, workplace learning, and business outcomes are hot topics in HR and organizational development circles," said Barry Davis, Vice-President and General Manager at Wiley. "As part of that, we believe that this is the new model for helping organizations apply what the best minds in business have to teach us about how to run better, more effective organizations," said Davis.

The Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team™ is an assessment-based learning program that outlines the essential behaviors to a healthy, well-functioning team: building trust, mastering conflict, achieving commitment, embracing accountability, and focusing on results.

The model was first introduced by Patrick Lencioni, in his best-selling book, "The Five Dysfunctions Of a Team," and has been embraced by organizations of all sizes, from multinational corporations, small businesses, professional sports organizations, houses of worship, and non-profits. Ninety-seven percent of people who have used the model said it will help their team perform better.

In its new iteration as an assessment-based learning model powered by Everything DiSC®, The Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team™, offers both a team assessment and individual assessment. This combination of actionable, often eye-opening data on the workings of the entire team and each individual, positions teams to more quickly identify and address problems.

The Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team™ is now available through a global network of authorized facilitators, coaches and consultants. Learn more at www.fivebehaviors.com.

About Wiley

Wiley is a global provider of content-enabled solutions that improve outcomes in research, education, and professional practice.  Our core businesses produce scientific, technical, medical, and scholarly journals, reference works, books, database services, and advertising; professional books, subscription products, certification and training services and online applications; and education content and services including integrated online teaching and learning resources for undergraduate and graduate students and lifelong learners.

Founded in 1807, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (NYSE: JWa, JWb), has been a valued source of information and understanding for more than 200 years, helping people around the world meet their needs and fulfill their aspirations. Wiley and its acquired companies have published the works of more than 450 Nobel laureates in all categories: Literature, Economics, Physiology or Medicine, Physics, Chemistry, and Peace. Wiley's global headquarters are located in Hoboken, New Jersey, with operations in the U.S., Europe, Asia, Canada, and Australia. The Company's website can be accessed at http://www.wiley.com. 

About Wiley's Workplace Learning Solutions Group

Wiley's Workplace Learning Solutions Group creates products and services to help people become more effective in the workplace and achieve professional success throughout their career. Our highly respected, global brands include Everything DiSC®, The Leadership Challenge® by best-selling authors Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner, and now, The Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team™ by best-selling author Patrick Lencioni.

About Patrick Lencioni

Pat is the founder of The Table Group and the author of ten books that have sold over four million copies and been translated into more than 25 languages.  The Wall Street Journal called him one of the most sought after business speakers in America; he has addressed millions of people at conferences and events around the world over the past 15 years.  Pat has written for or been featured in numerous publications including the Harvard Business Review, Inc. Magazine, Fortune, Fast Company, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, and BusinessWeek. As president of The Table Group, Pat splits his time between his leadership and management duties, writing, speaking, and consulting to CEOs and their leadership teams.  Since founding the firm in 1997, Pat has worked with thousands of executives in organizations ranging from Fortune 500 corporations and professional sports teams to non-profits and churches. 

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