We outline Lock’s arguments for and against two different types of project team and highlight some of the issues that organisations should be aware of when deciding how to structure a project team.
Matrix structures occur when projects cut across the traditional functional boundaries in an organisation. Running these projects without compromising regular organisational activity can be a complex task. Here we outline some of the approaches to matrix management and provide guidance around the issues involved.
Matrix structures are used to manage projects which cut across the vertical, functional elements of an organisation. We outline the advantages and disadvantages of this approach here.
By understanding the phases of development that teams go through, you can guide your team through the rough patches to help them reach peak performance more quickly.
This article outlines the responsibilities and skills of project managers and some of the issues organisations should consider when selecting a project manager.
An overview of the leading thinking on teams that communicate remotely rather than working in the same physical location.
A model that looks at management style, personality and project success.
This article looks at the key analysis techniques that can be used to analyse the way that different tasks are approached and performed within an organisation. This is important to assess efficiency and effectiveness before and after a project has been implemented.
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