Groups vs teams

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 the two different formations.

At first this article outlines what a group and a team actually is. Then different types of both groups and teams will be introduced in order to understand how and why groups and teams are created and combined the way they are. Afterwards the article compares groups versus teams just as it investigates the impact of both types within resource management.

Secondly, -to take into account - used in practice

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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