Donald P. Austin wrote:
>
> I would expect your task cycle model below to be very useful in
> characterizing the phenomenon of team interaction and effectiveness, as a
> manifestation of the organizational context in which that particular team
> is embedded. This seems very valuable to me. I don't see this in any way
> as a characterization of what that group of people is or is capable of, in
> any general sense, however.
>
> I will contact Jane for more information. Thanks!
>
> >
> >Date: Thu, 8 Jan 1998 14:09:05 -0500
> >From: Frank Shipper <
FMSHIPPER@SSU.EDU>
> >Subject: Re: Measurability of Teams -Reply
> >
> >As an ex-hard science guy, I realize that no measurement is perfect, but
> >this does not mean we should not try to improvement our measure of any
> >phenomenon. Therefore, I would like to suggest an alternative model for
> >the studying of groups based on Task Cycle Theory. An outline of that
> >model is as follows:
> >
> >PHASES AND DIMENSIONS
> >
> >TASK CYCLE SKILLS FOR TEAMS
> >
> >I. Focus
> > A. Clarity of goals and priorities
> >
> >II. Team Planning
> > B. Co-Workers competence
> > C. Consensus planning
> >
> >III. Facilitation
> > D. Team atmosphere
> > E. Newcomer support
> > F. Conflict resolution
> > G. Management support
> >
> >IV. Feedback on Performance
> > H. Management feedback
> > I. Monitoring the team's work
> >
> >V. Team Working Climate
> > J. Tension/Stress level (***)
> > K. Domination (***)
> > L. Satisficing (***)
> >
> >VI. Member Satisfaction
> > M. Recognition/Satisfaction
> >
> >RESULTS AND OUTCOMES
> >Residual Impact
> > N. Effectiveness/Outcomes
> >
> >(***) These inhibitor dimensions may be too high unless they are
> >accompanied by strong skills in the early phases of the Team Task
> >Cycles.
> >
> >I have used Task Cycle Theory (TCT) to study and consult on
> >management and leadership, and found it quite powerful. You may want
> >to apply TCT to teams.
> >
> >Jane Wilson has kindly agreed to send you material on this model and the
> >instrument derived from it. If you are interested contact her directly at
> >
jwilson@cwginc.com or 800 537-7249.
>
> Don Austin, Ph.D.
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