Module 3 - Teams and Innovation Flashcards
Why are teams particularly useful in innovation?
Teams are useful in innovation due to the need for high information flow and integration across different functions.
What is a functional team?
A functional team is organized by functions, where members work in silos with little cross-functional interaction.
What is a lightweight team?
A lightweight team introduces a project manager to coordinate across functions, but functional managers still retain authority.
What is a heavyweight team?
A heavyweight team has a strong, senior project leader and dedicated cross-functional team members who take full ownership of the project.
What is an autonomous team?
An autonomous team operates independently from the organization’s main structure, with full control over its innovation project.
What are the key features of heavyweight teams?
Key features include strong leadership, executive sponsorship, dedicated team members, and cross-functional integration.
What is the dedicated team + partnership model?
The dedicated team + partnership model involves creating a dedicated innovation team that partners with functional groups to address complex challenges.
What are the four ‘idea + something’ models of innovation?
The four models are: idea + motivation, idea + process, idea + leader, and idea + leader + team + plan.
What are the main challenges of innovation execution?
The main challenges include managing the transition from idea generation to implementation, ensuring cross-functional collaboration, and maintaining executive support.
What are the three key questions of the dedicated team + partnership model?
How to scope the team, how to build the team, and how to manage the partnership.
