The successful management of work teams is a key factor in the effectiveness of any organisation. We have found that managers have different approaches to making their team successful. However, they agree that the end purpose must be to achieve a winning combination in which the individuals work together to achieve the task objectives. The role of the manager in this process is central. Often we can find many highly talented individuals, but they need a skilled manager to bring them together as a team.
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Margerison et al. (1984) studied this question.