ABSTRACT
This chapter looks at some of the main considerations when managing a team, as well as some of the common pitfalls and things to look out for. Some companies invest vast sums of money carrying out aptitude/personality tests of the sort that Myers-Briggs pioneered years ago, and these are often informative and can help a team to understand each other. Businesses will always — always — try to generate more by doing less. These “efficiencies” are sometimes found by simplifying processes or seeking out cheaper raw materials. It would be fairly naïve to believe that — particularly on large project teams — everyone gets on brilliantly. Most people will put on a professional act, so it can be quite hard to pick up on areas where all is not quite rosy in the garden. Group meetings are useful for getting group input and ensuring certain messages are communicated just once.
