“Transforming Teams not only recognizes the criticality of teamwork but identifies six verbs that define the process of high performance, which are brought to life with tools, examples, checklists, and actions to make teamwork happen. This book is relevant, helpful, and actionable.”—Dave Ulrich, Rensis Likert Professor Emeritus, University of Michigan“As someone who has spent a career championing conversations that matter, I see this book as a must-have for leaders and talent professionals who are serious about creating engaged, future-ready organizations. Ed Cohen doesn’t dwell in the abstract; he has implemented these ideas and helped countless others do the same.”—Beverly Kaye, Co-Author, Love ‘Em or Lose ‘Em, Help Them Grow or Watch Them Go, and Up Is Not the Only Way“Transforming Teams is a powerful playbook on authentically and sustainably evolving how your employees can work together, grow dynamically, and achieve measurable success for the organization. It’s an ideal resource for any learning, talent development, human resource, and business leader.”—Elliott Masie, Chair, Masie Learning Foundation“Ed Cohen and his contributors have spent decades in the trenches with teams on every continent, and it shows. This is the rare book that actually helps L&D professionals and people leaders turn messy, real-world team dynamics into a culture of trust, accountability, and high performance you can start building today.”—Ann Herrmann-Nehdi, Chief Thought Leader, TEDx speaker, Researcher, and Author“Teams are the atomic unit of value in today’s successful organizations. This important book speaks to this fact and provides a practical framework to help build team-centric cultures of continuous improvement. It should be on every business leader, CHRO, and talent development professional’s reading list.”—Charles Jenings, Director, Duntroon Consultants“Transforming Teams offers a practical framework that connects relationship-centered culture to business performance, with concrete guidance that makes results measurable and actionable. Leaders who are serious about creating value through high-performing teams should read this book.”—Patti P. Phillips, PhD, CEO, ROI Institute; Author, ATD's Handbook for Measuring and Evaluating Training“Transforming Teams is a masterclass in how to build a successful workplace. Drawing on decades of experience, Ed Cohen blends clear strategy, practical tools, and human-centered insights for leaders to build effective teams in any industry across any geography. This book is both a tactical playbook and a thoughtful guide for building high-performing teams. It’s essential reading for anyone serious about turning potential into performance.”—Tamar Elkeles, PhD, Former Chief Learning Officer, Qualcomm“Having experienced the Transforming Teams process within three organizations, I can say firsthand that it delivers real transformation—stronger cultures, better leaders, and improved business outcomes. As organizations navigate unprecedented change, this book provides a timely and practical road map for meaningful, human-centered transformation.”—Joshua Craver, CEO and Founder, Craver Consulting“I’ve seen this framework transform teams under Ed Cohen’s leadership at a large global consultancy and a growing start-up; it works across radically different organizations. Transforming Teams provides the road map, stories, and practical how-tos our field needs.”—Kathy Vizachero, Global Head of Organizational Development, AAK“If you’ve ever wondered what truly drives outstanding teamwork, Transforming Teams has the answer. Ed Cohen offers a practical, data-driven approach that actively engages team members in shaping their own success. I’ve worked with Ed and his team in three different organizations, and each time they exemplified growth mindset, relational competence, seamless collaboration, and outstanding results. If you’re serious about developing high-performing teams equipped to excel in today’s complex and uncertain environments, this book is your road map!”—Cheri Torres, PhD, Author, Conversations Worth Having; Founding Executive, CWH Institute“In today’s fast-changing business world, the success of an organization hinges on strong, cohesive, and adaptable teams. Transforming Teams is an excellent guide for leaders and professionals looking to unlock the full potential of their people.”—Aimee George Leary, Chief People Officer and HR Executive“Transforming Teams delivers a powerful framework for building high-performing, relationship-centered teams in today’s fast-changing organizations. Ed Cohen elevates culture and behavior as critical business drivers, offering leaders a clear, scalable path to sustained performance. Highly recommended for executives and leaders who are committed to measurable results without compromising on trust, belonging, or humanity.”— Sirisha Kommireddi, Vice President, GCC Practice, Covasant “The best teams aren’t defined by strategy alone, but by trust, purpose, and how people show up for one another. Transforming Teams is a practical, hopeful guide for leaders who want to build cultures where people—and performance—can truly thrive.”— John O’Leary, Bestselling Author, In Awe, On Fire, and Overwhelming Odds; Inspiration for the film Soul on Fire.
