The
use of work teams is the most powerful organization concept since
the Roman Legions. Teamwork provides superior
motivation, enhanced coordination, improved problem solving, and
better decision-making. Team building is not an easy task. Teams
require training, compatible workflow, compatible organizations
structures, understanding management, and patience.
Work
teams are an important component of Lean Manufacturing. They
enhance the performance of workcells and improve quality
efforts.
This
series of articles originally appeared in The
Kansas City Business Journal. It is about Teams,
Teamwork and Team Building in the workplace. You may download
this entire series in a single PDF file.
The
use of work teams is the most powerful organization concept since
the Roman Legions. Teamwork provides superior
motivation, enhanced coordination, improved problem solving, and
better decision-making. Team building is not an easy task. Teams
require training, compatible workflow, compatible organizations
structures, understanding management, and patience.
