Alexander Performance Management, Inc. Argyle, Texas

Based upon Abe Raab Model

Alexander Performance Management, Inc. Argyle, Texas

1. Initiates own objectives

Measures of Team Autonomy

Has necessary resources and authority.

3. Monitors own performance

4. Performs own corrective actions

Alexander Performance Management, Inc. Argyle, Texas

Is it a TEAM, or just a GROUP?Members, the common bond, leader type and

recognition will depend upon two major factors:

1.Interdependence v. Independence

2.Complexity v. Predictability

Alexander Performance Management, Inc. Argyle, Texas

Characteristics of Group Interdependence

The process is sequential or complementary with each person fulfilling a pre-defined component

The group is focused on a pre-defined group of

customers , competitors or users.

The image of the group as a whole affects the individual credibility of its members.

The group has a pre-defined mission or objective to be accomplished .

Alexander Performance Management, Inc. Argyle, Texas

Characteristics of Job Complexity

There is low immediate interchangeability of skills or assignments.

The specialized skills contributed by group members are seen as a vocation or profession.

It is unlikely that the skills and hard work of one team member can off-set underperformance by the others.

Team member acceptance is based upon relevant education, reputation and experience.

Alexander Performance Management, Inc. Argyle, Texas

Defining Group V. Team Differences

HIGH COMPLEXITY

LOW

INTERDEPENDENCE

Specialist Group

LOW COMPLEXITY

LOW

INTERDEPENDENCE

Work Group

HIGH COMPLEXITY

HIGH

INTERDEPENDENCE

Project Team

LOW COMPLEXITY

HIGH

INTERDEPENDENCE

Work Process

Team

Work Clarity/Predictability

INTERDEPENDENCE

Alexander Performance Management, Inc. Argyle, Texas

Interdependence

Complexity

WORK PROCESS TEAMMembers: People who can do the key tasks of the team.

Common Bond: Identity based upon team performance and innovation.

Leader Type: Business Agent, Enabler, Steward

Recognition: Team effectiveness and individual special contributions.

PROJECT OR RESEARCH TEAMMembers: Contributing, cross-functional

experts.

Common Bond: Customer acceptance of team’s effort.

Leader Type: Respected Advocate and Synthesizer.

Recognition for: Value of expertise contributed blended with team project success.

SPECIALIST’S GROUPMembers: Autonomous, independent

contributors

Common Bond: Profession & location.

Leader Type: Expertise, a Role model and spokesperson.

Recognition: Individual creativity and expertise shared with others.

WORK GROUPMembers: Independent workers frequently in a defined labor category.

Common Bond: Strength in unity to overcome perceived exploitation.

Leader Type: Even-handed, consistent job assigner.

Recognition: Compliance with specific, individual job rules and exceeding expectations on work assignments.

Balancing Team and Individual Performance

GROUPS TEAMS