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  • 1.  More on Teams and Measures

    Posted 01-11-1998 15:17
    All we are doing when we measure something is assigning a value for something we
    believe exists in objective reality according to some rule. No measurement is
    precise which is why we concern ourselves with measurement error and sampling
    error. With regards to groups the major issue with measures of group/team
    phenomenon are the way they are constructed. For example, can a single informant
    really provide an accurate picture of what is going in the group? When we survey
    each team member, can we aggregate those results to achieve a group measure? If
    we look at a hard measure of group/team performance (such as wins and losses) are
    they truely reflective of group/team performance? It these levels of analysis
    issues that I find most problematic in group/team measures.
    George Dodge
    Texas Tech


  • 2.  More on Teams and Measures

    Posted 01-11-1998 16:24
    Team Avoidance Tactics

    Use these tactics in meetings to avoid being asked to join any other
    teams at your work.

    > Be late for every meeting and insist that the group review what you
    missed. Then leave before the
    meeting ends.

    > When it's your turn to bring the donuts, bring bran muffins instead.

    > Keep inviting other "stake-holders" to "grow the team."

    > Say "Well, that's a stupid idea," after each member's brainstorming
    contribution.

    > Insist that each meeting start with a prayer to budget meisters for
    more funding.

    > When it's your turn to write up the minutes, invent embarrassing
    quotes for all of the other
    members.

    > Talk loud and fast. Interrupt. Cut people off. Throw things.

    > Spill your coffee on at least one other member at each meeting.

    > Embarrass non-attentive members by saying to them, "Hello? Anybody
    home? Anybody home?
    Helloooo?"

    > Bathe infrequently.

    > Keep reminding everyone of the organization's mission statement. Ask
    all of the members to recite it aloud with
    you.

    > Sarcastically praise every member's contributions to the discussion by
    saying things like, "Oh thank you
    Phil. That was soooo brilliant. My heart is going all pitter-pat. Thank
    you so much for sharing that with us."

    > Insist on more frequent and longer meetings.

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