Groups vs teams
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Abstract
The aim of this article is to describe the difference between a group and a team in terms of project management and to understand how the two formations in practice is used.
At first this article outlines what a group and a team is. Then it will be introduced how groups and teams are created and combined in order to understand the different types of both groups and teams. Afterwards the article compares groups versus teams just as it investigates the impact of both types within resource management.
Secondly, -to take into account
The last thing that will be covered by this article is the limitations of both groups and teams regarding project, program, and portfolio management. It will be discussed when and where each type of formation is most appropriate and what benefits you might achieve in each situation. In this section a critical reflection also illustrates the disadvantage that might follow with the wrong formation or use of a group or a team.
Introduction
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Big Idea
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Formation
Types
Diversity
Dynamics
Motivation
Performance
Leadership
Communiacation
Conflicts/Problem-solving
Management
Successfull groups and teams
Application
When and why to use what?
Successfull project management
Discussion and limitations
Pros anf cons Biases and how to prevent
Annotated bibliography
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