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What questions help teams succeed before starting a project?
IntroductionToBusiness OP 8D04gAa / 17.2. Developing Interpersonal Skills Is Key to Your Success*
"6. Become a team builder. Throughout your college and business career, you will participate on teams. Most U.S. business organizations employ some sort of teamwork. An effective team is one that meets its goals on time and, if a budget is involved, within budget. The first step in creating an effective team is to have goals that are clear, realistic, and supported by each team member and that parallel the larger organization goals. Table 17.3 lists the questions that teams should answer to ensure their success. Key Questions That Teams Should Answer before Starting a Project 1. What are the goals? 2. Who provides the mission statement? 3. What are our limits? 4. Where will support come from? Who will be our sponsor? 5. Who will be team leader? How is that person selected? 6. What are the deadlines we face? 7. What resources are available? 8. What data will we need to collect? 9. For how long will our team exist? 10. Who are the customers for our team results? What do they expect of us? 11. Will our team responsibilities conflict with our regular jobs? 12. What is the reward for success? 13. How will decisions be made? 14. How will our efforts be measured? 15. Will our intended success be replicated? If so, how and by whom? Table"
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