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Module Introduction
Lesson Goals
Team Use
Why
When
Decision Making
Team Types
Development
Goals
Motivation
Performance
CRM
Human Error
Error Management
CRM Effectiveness
Module Summary
Course Conclusion
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When to Use Teams?

Despite the potential contributions of teams, it must be realized that not all tasks are suitable for team use. Teams should be used only when there is a "fit" between the task and the strengths of a team.

WHEN TO USE TEAMS
WHEN NOT TO USE TEAMS
The task is complex, requiring multiple skills and knowledges. Available information is incomplete. One person has greater expertise on the subject than all others and has all information required at hand.
Task or purpose is cross-functional an/or requires input from other organizational units. Task or purpose is unidimensional and/or contained within one organizational unit.
Creativity is needed. The task is straight forward.
Path forward is unclear. The task is routine.
More efficient use of personnel is required. Insufficient space and equipment resources are available for a team.
Sufficient time is available for team training and development and for reaching consensus decisions. Time constraints on task completion do not support team training, development, and decision making.
High commitment is desirable. Employee turnover is high.
Cooperation needed for team implementation is likely. Lack of support for teams because of organizational culture, management, or management-union relations.

 
 

   

  
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