Managing Organizational Change
In the current business environment, groups and teams are common. Understanding the differences between not only a group and a team but also the different types of teams will allow you to have a holistic view of how organizational change will affect the people.
How do you perceive the similarities and differences between a group and a team?
What different types of team structures have you been involved with or witnessed?
What effect will the group/team dynamic have on the organizational change initiative? Give an example.
What type of change strategy would you incorporate for an organization that uses work groups?
Describe how that strategy would be affected if the organization used work teams.
Sample Solution
Whether you are a new team or an existing group, creating an enjoyable workplace that practices transparent communication is key. Surprisingly enough, there is a big difference between leading a group vs. a team. A group is a collection of individuals who coordinate their efforts, while a team is a group of people who share a common goal. While similar, the two are different when it comes to decision-making and teamwork. In a work group, group members are independent from one another and have individual accountability. On the other hand, in a team, team members share a mutual accountability and work closely together to solve problems. These dynamics inform the way tasks are handled and overall collaboration.
