Leading Team

Team ≠ Group

Shared goal/purpose

Work interdependently

Team Functionality

Sacrifice independence

Many individuals refuse to listen to others' opinions. Egoistic attitude and refusal to conform to teamwork & discussion will tend to lead to a dysfunctional team.

Persevere free-rider problem

Dysfunctional

Avoidance of accountability

Individuals often do not dare to accept responsibility

Lack of passion & commitment

Conflict between personal interest & group interest

Typical style used:

Compromising style (meet half way)

Better alternative:

My way

Separate the two having conflict

Listen to underlying interests & logical reasoning

Attempt to include both interests, or;

Choose the one which best fits the team's purpose

Agree that small teams works best

2 is better than 1. 5 is better than 10.

A unit size of 100 may work efficiently provided that they;

i) Diversity team into smaller groups (Group A, Group B, Group C)

ii) Assign responsible & accountable Team Leaders

iii) Develop a reporting system & network

The existence/nonexistence of free-riders may intensify/decrease dilemma about teamwork.

Free-riders' existence may demotivate group members to put in 100% effort

How to handle: Enforce & delegate tasks accordingly and ensure team members put in full effort accordingly. Design penalties if see fit.

Only reasonable and valid excuses may be accepted for delay or inefficiency of work.