A520.6.4.RB - Team Roles
Creating an interdisciplinary team with the
right mix of skills is vital to the smooth and successful execution of any
project. Team members may be able to cover multiple roles or there may be a
sub-team focused on a particular area. Resource allocation depends on the level
of expertise team members have, the scope of the project, and budget available.
Team members are selected because
they have particular skills that are required to complete project tasks.
Examples include specialists in business or technical disciplines, or an
outside supplier.
The Team Member’s role is to
successfully perform the tasks that have been allocated, keeping the project
manager informed of progress as well as any issues that may arise.
The role often requires team
members to work on their own initiative in areas where they are the ‘experts’.
This places the responsibility on them to manage their own day to day work,
recognize the authority of the Project Manager and report to the Project
Manager as appropriate.
Team membership often changes as a
project moves through its development. This means there are frequently two
types of team member:
- Core Team Member - a full time
role on the project but not necessarily for the duration of the project.
- Extended Team Member - a part
time role on the project. These team members will usually have their
regular job to do, or they may be from an outside company.
Part of the Team Member’s role
is to pay attention to the problems others may be facing. Tolerance and good
communications are essential ingredients of successful project teams.
Project team members are the
individuals who actively work on one or more phases of the project. They may be
in-house staff or external consultants, working on the project on a full-time
or part-time basis. Team member roles can vary according to each project.
Project team member duties may include:
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Contributing to overall project objectives
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Completing individual deliverables
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Providing expertise
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Working with users to establish and meet business needs
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Documenting the process
References
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http://blog.valerisys.com/tlt/the-importance-of-team-roles-in-teamwork/
Hauschildt, K., & Konradt, U. (2012, June).
Self-leadership and team members' work role performance. what are the
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Whetten, D. A., & Cameron, K. S. (2016). Developing
Management Skills. Boston: Pearson.
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