From the course: Project Management Foundations: Integration
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Integrate self-directed teams
From the course: Project Management Foundations: Integration
Integrate self-directed teams
- Modern projects need modern ways of managing teams in work. Let me introduce you to self-directed, also known as self-managed, teams. You may have heard of them, but have you considered integrating self-directed teams into your organization? Note that well-known companies such as AT&T, 3M, and Procter & Gamble have used them to improve productivity and motivate their teams. If it's good enough for them, it might work for you. Self-directed teams bring together members from multiple functions within an organization to collaborate towards a common goal. It might be to develop a new project or design a new process. In order for self-directed teams to work teams members have to contribute their specific expertise towards a common goal. They have to meet on a regular basis to review the status of the project and continuously improve their processes. This encourages members to take personal ownership of their work and commit to the team's overall success. What makes these teams attractive…
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