6. Team Formation

Question 1

Team Type and Constraint

P. 81

Answer 1

• Self-Directed (not affected by constraints)
• Cross-Functional 1,2,3,4
• Virtual 1,2,3,4

Constraints:

1. Geography
2. Technology availability
3. Staff Schedule
4. Time zones

Question 2

Team Roles and Responsibility

P. 81

Answer 2

• Champion (Senior mgmt)
• Team leader (BB)
• Facilitator (maybe team leader)
• Scribe/recorder
• Timekeeper
• Coach (Maser BB)
• Team member

Question 3

Team Member Selection

P. 83

Answer 3

• Ability to influence
• Openness to change
• Possessing the required skill set
• Being a subject matter expert
• Being available
• Know how to participate as a team member

Question 4

Team success factors

P. 84

Answer 4

• Team purpose and goals
• Team-building training
• Team meetings
• Management support
• Sponsorship
• Team ground rules and norms