Title
Team dynamics in complex projects
Author
Oeij, P.
de Vroome, E.E.M.
Dhondt, S.
Gaspersz, J.B.R.
Contributor
Tuninga, R. (editor)
Pasch, T. (editor)
von Bergh, D. (editor)
Publication year
2012
Abstract
Complexity of projects is hotly debated and a factor which affects innovativeness of team performance. Much attention in the past is paid to technical complexity and many issues are related to natural and physical sciences. A growing awareness of the importance of socioorganisational issues is announced by researchers and consultants,which is much less investigated. The failure of projects may be due partly to overlooking these issues. In this study within a single organization an exploratory framework was developed to research relations between group dynamics (team mindfulness, safety, learning and defensive behaviour), complexity of projects and the outcomes of team performance. Combining data from face-to-face interviews, a survey and a team observation lead to the recommendation that greater attention for group dynamics is beneficial for the output of project teams who are managing and executing complex innovative projects.
Subject
Organisation GI Innovation in Behaviour / Gedrag en Innovatie
SP - Sustainable Productivity WH - Work & Health
BSS - Behavioural and Societal Sciences ETP - Enabling Technology Programs
Work and Employment
Workplace
Healthy Living
Managing innovation
Managing teams
Project management
Soft skills
Project complexity
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TNO identifier
466749
Publisher
Nyenrode, Breukelen
Source
Bridging Theory and Practice 2nd International PhD Conference of the PhD Program School of Management of The Open University of the Netherlands, 208-228
Document type
conference paper