1. Determines the need to officially “sanction” the creation of an ad hoc team, natural team, or standing team to accomplish a business purpose.
2. Provides guidance, ensures that the team has clear direction, and either writes the team’s “charter” or approves it.
3. Provides (or allocates) organizational resources needed for the team to accomplish its goals.
4. Actively monitors the performance of the team against its goals by reviewing team minutes, holding periodic meetings with the team leader, and occasionally attending team meetings.
5. Determines when to formally disband the team, either because the team has accomplished its goals or because the team is unable to accomplish its goals.
6. If the team is ...
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