People in Projects

Are We Really on Teams?

We all know the value of teamwork. Our leaders constantly encourage us to work together. The worst possible reputation a person can have is that she is not a team player. But how valid is this analogy? How many of you are on a team? When was the last time your team held a practice? Do you have a playbook that describes the processes that you will follow to achieve success? Does it describe the roles and responsibilities of the players on the team? Who is your coach? Do you have all of the necessary players on your team? If you were responsible for organizing a practice for your team, what sort of activities would you include? Let’s see if we can find the answers we need, assemble our team, and practice in a manner that ...