Chapter 14

The Project Team

Chapter Objectives

This chapter discusses the following concepts:

• What the stages in the software project team life cycle are

• How a software project team is formed

• How a team can be developed so that it works effectively

• How a team is maintained

Image PROJECT TEAM LIFE CYCLE

In today’s expansive technology world, very few software projects can be completed by individuals. This statement is especially relevant as the software industry grows to serve and cover more diversified areas. Although the life cycle of a team may be described in many ways, it typically goes through three stages:

1. Team formation

2. Team development ...

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