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Analysis of team effectiveness in software development teams working on hardware and software environments using Belbin Self‐perception Inventory
Rajendran, Mazhil - In: Journal of Management Development 24 (2005) 8, pp. 738-753
Purpose – Aims to present a team effectiveness analysis of software development teams and one means of improving the effectiveness of software development teams in quite an innovative manner, namely, by forming teams based on who can work effectively together. Design/methodology/approach –...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014882395
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Leadership in teams: managerial responses
Natale, Samuel M.; Sora, Sebastian A.; Kavalipurapu, … - In: Team Performance Management: An International Journal 10 (2004) 3/4, pp. 45-52
This paper explores the real issues in team effectiveness as they relate to leadership, assessment and policies in any business organization. Data are derived from a questionnaire that was given to 60 executives in different business organizations, creating a matrix of 1,020 answers which were...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10015031131
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A social capital explanation of the relationship between functional diversity and group performance
Randy Evans, W.; Carson, Charles M. - In: Team Performance Management: An International Journal 11 (2005) 7/8, pp. 302-315
Purpose – Functional diversity research has resulted in equivocal findings for group performance suggesting the need for theoretical clarification. A review of previous functional diversity research indicates that high quality productive relationships are a key determinant in the performance...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10015031168
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When conflict happens: navigating difficult interactions in senior teams – fostering a culture of constructive engagement
Robinson, Carl - In: Business Strategy Series 11 (2010) 4, pp. 214-218
Purpose – The purpose of the paper is to identify common ways of dealing with conflict, specifically in C‐level teams, and how to confront them frankly and respectfully. Design/methodology/approach – The author presents his views based on over 30 years' experience as an executive coach....
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014689420
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Building effective clinical teams in healthcare
Ezziane, Zoheir; Maruthappu, Mahiben; Gawn, Lynsey; … - In: Journal of Health Organization and Management 26 (2012) 4, pp. 428-436
Purpose – This article aims to review teamwork and the creation of effective teams within healthcare. Design/methodology/approach – By combining research material found in management, psychology and health services research the article explores the drivers increasing the importance of...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014872267
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Diversify your teams and collaborate: because great minds don't think alike
Holtzman, Yair; Anderberg, Johan - In: Journal of Management Development 30 (2011) 1, pp. 75-92
Purpose – This article aims to provide business managers and executives with a framework of how to best utilize and implement teams in the workplace so as to maximize both internal and external diversified skill sets capabilities in team members. Design/methodology/approach – A combination...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014882749
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Team building and team working
Stewart, Bob; Powell, Sarah - In: Team Performance Management: An International Journal 10 (2004) 1/2, pp. 35-38
Presents an interview with Bob Stewart, an independent consultant specializing in courses and lectures on leadership, motivation, ethics, crisis management, negotiation, planning and tactics. Drawing on his military experience, covers such areas as the most significant attributes of an effective...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10015031130
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What would Machiavelli think? An overview of the leadership challenges in team‐based structures
Callanan, Gerard A. - In: Team Performance Management: An International Journal 10 (2004) 3/4, pp. 77-83
The writings of Niccolò Machiavelli continue to resonate with today's business leaders. Current management literature still focuses on tactics to increase power as a means to ensure a leadership position. This attention to individual accomplishment and the building of power runs counter to what...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10015031135
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Managing complex team interventions
Barner, Robert - In: Team Performance Management: An International Journal 12 (2006) 1/2, pp. 44-54
professor in the areas of organizational change and teambuilding. Findings – The article concludes that team‐building failures … complexity of certain team‐building issues. Readers are introduced to six guidelines for managing complex team interventions …. Practical implications – This article is designed to help OD practitioners plan extremely complex and difficult team‐building …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10015031173
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Making changes within a team
Denton, D. Keith - In: Team Performance Management: An International Journal 12 (2006) 3/4, pp. 82-90
Purpose – To illustrate the use of team employment and management within a variety of organizations. Design/methodology/approach – Writes about experiences of introducing team management into a Tool company and GE. Also provides some exercises in training and planning for team management....
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10015031178