In the previous post. I wrote about how every team has four foundational elements. As a reminder, they are:  PurposePeopleMeasuresMethods What would make each element successful?  For each foundational element, you want to check for: Clarity - Is the concept clear and specific?Agreement - Does every team member have the same understanding, and do they … Continue reading Team Fundamentals, part 2

My friend got a new job involving the oversight of several departments, most of which were new to her. She was told that these teams needed improvement and asked me about a general framework for evaluating a team she had never seen before. Of course if you know the domain well, you've got a mental … Continue reading Team Fundamentals, part 1