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“Discipline of Teams” Paper
The purpose of this paper is to write a summery of the main topics presented in an article written by Katzenbach and Smith called “The Discipline of Teams”. This article was written to show how people, no matter what differences or backgrounds, can come together to function as a team, not just as a group of individuals. In order for individuals to work effectively together, they must be committed to the teams success and they must be able to trust each person within the team to be responsible for his or her assigned tasks (Katzenbach & Smith, 2005, p. 168).
According to Katzenbach and Smith (2005), “Not all groups are teams” (p. 164). They go on to state how Working Groups and Teams differ. Working Groups typically have a designated leader versus Teams who share leadership roles. In Working Groups, individuals must be accountable for themselves, whereas, Teams must stand accountable for themselves and the well-being of the team also. Teams have an one overall collective goal where Work Groups have individual work products or goals. Working Groups run meetings efficient with very little interface opposed to Teams who are open to discussion from all members to solve any problems that arise. Team performance is measured by the over-all performance instead of Work Groups who measures effectiveness its influence on others. Working Groups decide and delegate work to be done unlike Teams that discuss and decide work together (Katzenbach & Smith, 2005, p.
164).
Football is a good example why they are called “Football Teams” instead of “Football
Groups”. Football teams have multiple leadership roles within every member of the team from the coaches to every player on the field. The head coach oversees everything that happens within the team, but its up to the assistant coaches and players to step up into the leadership roles
Discipline 2 whenever that time may be. The head coach depends on the assistant coaches to make
“Discipline of Teams” Paper
The purpose of this paper is to write a summery of the main topics presented in an article written by Katzenbach and Smith called “The Discipline of Teams”. This article was written to show how people, no matter what differences or backgrounds, can come together to function as a team, not just as a group of individuals. In order for individuals to work effectively together, they must be committed to the teams success and they must be able to trust each person within the team to be responsible for his or her assigned tasks (Katzenbach & Smith, 2005, p. 168).
According to Katzenbach and Smith (2005), “Not all groups are teams” (p. 164). They go on to state how Working Groups and Teams differ. Working Groups typically have a designated leader versus Teams who share leadership roles. In Working Groups, individuals must be accountable for themselves, whereas, Teams must stand accountable for themselves and the well-being of the team also. Teams have an one overall collective goal where Work Groups have individual work products or goals. Working Groups run meetings efficient with very little interface opposed to Teams who are open to discussion from all members to solve any problems that arise. Team performance is measured by the over-all performance instead of Work Groups who measures effectiveness its influence on others. Working Groups decide and delegate work to be done unlike Teams that discuss and decide work together (Katzenbach & Smith, 2005, p.
164).
Football is a good example why they are called “Football Teams” instead of “Football
Groups”. Football teams have multiple leadership roles within every member of the team from the coaches to every player on the field. The head coach oversees everything that happens within the team, but its up to the assistant coaches and players to step up into the leadership roles
Discipline 2 whenever that time may be. The head coach depends on the assistant coaches to make
References: Katzenbach, J.R., Smith, D.K. (2005, July/August). The discipline of teams. Harvard Business Review, 83(7/8), 162-171. Retrieved February 24, 2008, from Business Source Elite database (17602399)