Knowledgeable people from all relevant departments
Between 6 and 10 members
A clear, documented purpose
An open, pleasant environment
Well planned and structured meetings
The support of superiors
Notes:
When setting up a team, the most important ingredient is the people. If the team is to function effectively, all the necessary skills and experience should be present and the people should have the authority to act on their own.
When a team starts working, it will need time and facilities to start their development and agree how they are going to operate.
The purpose of the team must be clearly stated and written down in an initiation document or manual.
