This essay will demonstrate the role of collaborative teams for the successful planning and execution of projects.
Nowadays most companies around the globe implement projects to achieve their business goals. To achieve those successful business projects, however, it is necessary to have teams in the company. In the United States, for example, the majority of companies are using teams in their projects, regardless of whether the organisation is small or large. Furthermore, some surveys and researches have shown that the most important organisations in America are implementing the use of teams, for this reason it is common that 50 per cent of their workers are part of a team. The complexity and scale of some business projects requires to be executed by qualified personnel who need to form a team that can be able to successfully run these projects.
On the other hand, the simple fact of having a team does not automatically guarantee the success of the project, there are many factors to take into account to achieve success, which is why it is essential to have a collaborative team.
Table of Contents
1. Collaborative teams, the key to achieving successful projects
Objectives and Core Topics
This literature review aims to examine the emergence of teamwork as a dominant organizational model in global business, analyzing its effectiveness, historical development, and the fundamental requirements for successful collaboration, particularly within high-performing teams.
- The effectiveness of teamwork in achieving business goals
- Historical evolution of teamwork as an organizational model
- Definitions and etymological roots of collaboration
- Key requirements for fostering team collaboration
- The role of collaboration in high-performing team success
Excerpt from the Book
What is ‘collaboration’, really?
Oxford Learner’s Dictionaries (2016) defines ‘collaboration’ as “the act of working with another person or group of people to create or produce something”. The evidence demonstrates that collaboration means ‘teamwork’. Further, collaboration etymology conveys a clear idea of teamwork. The next figure (figure 1) shows the etymology of the word ‘collaboration’.
It could be argued that effective collaboration involves communication. Even, teamwork requires a good communication skill by each team member. For this reason, Sinclair (2013) states, that the best support for collaboration within a team project is to guarantee that all team member has a strong communication skill. In addition, Sinclair (2013) says that good communication in a team includes respect for the ideas of each team member. It is obvious that in order to achieve the above mentioned it is necessary to be a skilled listener and pay careful attention when a team member is expressing their views and suggestions on the project. Actually, it is essential to encourage team members to feel free to express their opinions. Contrary to this, if the team does not have open communication and lack of mutual understanding, then the project cannot be successfully carried out.
Summary of Chapters
1. Collaborative teams, the key to achieving successful projects: This chapter introduces the prevalence of teamwork in modern business, explores the historical rise of the concept post-World War II, defines the nature of true collaboration, outlines the stages of team formation, and emphasizes the critical importance of collaboration for high-performing teams.
Keywords
Collaborative teams, Teamwork, Business goals, Organizational model, Collaboration, Communication, High-performing teams, Team formation, Forming stage, Storming stage, Norming stage, Performing stage, Adjourning stage, Diversity, Business productivity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fundamental purpose of this work?
The work provides a literature review investigating why teamwork has become a popular and essential operating model in global companies for achieving business success.
What are the central themes discussed in this document?
The document covers the effectiveness of teams, the history of teamwork, the definition and importance of collaboration, the stages of team formation, and the specific needs of high-performing teams.
What is the primary research question?
The review addresses five main questions: Why are teams effective? Where did the teamwork movement originate? What is true collaboration? What is required to achieve it? And why is it essential for high-performing teams?
Which scientific method is applied?
The author employs a comprehensive literature review, synthesizing research, surveys, and theories from various management and communication experts to analyze the dynamics of team collaboration.
What topics are covered in the main body?
The main body examines the drivers of team effectiveness (diversity, productivity), the trajectory of teamwork post-World War II (with a focus on Japan), the relationship between communication and collaboration, and the structured stages of team development.
Which keywords characterize the work?
Key terms include teamwork, collaboration, high-performing teams, business productivity, team formation, communication skills, and organizational models.
How does cultural and professional diversity contribute to team effectiveness?
Diversity in team members' backgrounds, education, and skills leads to a wider range of options and improves the quality of the decision-making process within business projects.
What significance did the post-World War II era have for the teamwork model?
The post-war era, particularly in Japan, served as the origin for modern teamwork, heavily influenced by Dr. W. Edwards Deming, who promoted quality control and shared responsibility as essential business ideologies.
What are the five stages of team formation mentioned in the study?
The stages are the Forming stage, Storming stage, Norming stage, Performing stage, and Adjourning stage, each representing a specific phase in how a team matures and functions.
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- Alfredo Lopez (Autor), 2016, Collaborative teams as the key to achieving successful projects, Múnich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/470306
