team effectiveness…an intro dr. natalie allen the teamwork lab department of psychology september...
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team effectiveness…an intro
Dr. Natalie AllenThe TeamWork LabDepartment of PsychologySeptember 8 / 08
consider….
>> dramatic claims about team effectiveness
>> empirical data are much less impressive
>> YET strong enthusiasm for teams persists
“romance of teams”
A belief in the effectiveness of teams
that is out of proportion to the scientific
evidence regarding team effectiveness
Allen & Hecht (2004)
why does the romance exist?
teams can provide
….social/emotional benefits
….competence-related benefits
when are teams necessary?
• task requires skills that no individual has
• time pressure requires multiple people
• coordinated action is required
• task is inherently interdependent
PEOPLE (continued)
Goals
Are they clear?
Are they shared?
Are they believed in?
Are they achievable?
PEOPLE (continued)
Roles
Are they clear?
Does everyone understand them?
Do they “fit” the team members’ KSAs?
Coordination
• Use of time – include deadlines
• Follow-through on promises
• Streamlining of activities
• Hand-off strategies
• Back-up plans
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