Success Follows Thoughtful Launch

The effectiveness of teams is heavily influenced by their initial launch process. A study revealed that teams comprised of experts performed worse than those without experts when the former were not given a structured planning phase. Successful teams engaged in a collaborative planning exercise prior to tackling their task, discussing roles and knowledge integration, which laid a solid groundwork for future interactions. This emphasizes the importance of establishing clear norms and give structure during team formation to enhance collaboration and performance.