Technique 3.4 Are Teams the Right Approach?
When considering whether to assemble and manage a team, consider the task that needs to be assigned and whether the following statements apply by answering 'yes' or 'no'
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1. The task is unlikely to be accomplished by working as individuals |
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2. The task can only be addressed by forming a new group, especially for this purpose |
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3. The task requires collective input from highly specialized individuals |
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4. The task needs collective input and agreements from more than 5 people |
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5. The members of the team working on the task are in more than 2 locations |
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6.The success of the task is highly dependent on understanding preferences or needs of individuals outside the group |
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7.The outcome of the task will be influenced by events that are highly uncertain and difficult to predict |
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8. The task must be completed under extreme time pressure |
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If more than 2 of the statements have 'yes' responses, then teams are required.
(source: Lynda Gratton et al, 2007)