Managing Groups and Teams
To have a team, you must have a clear and elevating goal that supersedes all individual goals. Usually, this goal does not change or get adjusted; instead, it guides all aspects of the team's performance. This does not mean there is no place for groups within a company; many groups exist to serve other needs within the organization. You might, for example, have a committee for enhancing diversity, or a group of executives that are searching for a new CEO. In both of these examples, there is a goal (to increase diversity or find a CEO), but the way this goal is attained can change throughout the process. Perhaps your group decided halfway through the process to only consider internal hires for a promotion instead of conducting an external search.
Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
After reading this chapter, you should be able to do the following:
- Recognize and understand group dynamics and development.
- Understand the difference between groups and teams.
- Compare and contrast different types of teams.
- Understand how to design effective teams.
- Explore ideas around teams and ethics.
- Understand cross-cultural influences on teams.
Source: Saylor Academy, https://saylordotorg.github.io/text_organizational-behavior-v1.1/s13-managing-groups-and-teams.html
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