The Team That Wasn't

Question 1

What is the nature of the problems experienced by the teams?

Answer 1

• team members are leaders in their own departments, this can lead to coercive power.
• member of the team tend to not value and respect each other’s thoughts and ideas
• no team structure:Eric is new to the company, Maureen is a complainer
• employees are unaccustomed to team processes

Question 2

What recommendations would you make to Eric, for more effectively managing the team

Answer 2

• spend more time with team members and build trust and power
• influence more involvement in group meetings
• Proust to discussing ideas, do small exercises that engages all the team members in a group activity where there is one goal, and together, they work to achieve it