Management Synergy - How to Design Team Collaboration

Teams are a puzzle to me.  Individuals with unequal talent, different experiences and education, and sharing only a commitment to a common goal come together in ways that pull them together or push them apart.  The elements that make them succeed or fail have certain characteristics that repeat over time; and even replicating those that are successful is no guarantee of success the second time around. There are, however, certain characteristics and patterns that consistently lead to successful outcomes and results.  Here are some of the pieces that I consider most important in designing team collaboration. To read the end of this blog, click here.