How product teams manage dependence beyond technology to speed development and unlock innovation.
In Beyond Boundary Spanning, you’ll see how new product teams handle dependence on other parts of the organization. It explains a four-part set of boundary activities that teams use to coordinate with outside groups, protect their work, and secure needed resources. The book highlights how these activities shape collaboration, influence, and performance in high-tech environments.
- Ambassador activities: representing the team, building support, and communicating progress to outsiders.
- Task coordinator activities: coordinating design decisions and solving problems with other groups.
- Scout activities: scanning for market, competitive, and technology ideas from external sources.
- Guard activities: controlling information flow to protect the team’s work and image.
Ideal for readers who want practical insight into coordinating cross‑functional teams, improving external communication, and balancing technological work with organizational demands.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the intricacies of team management, particularly in the context of new product development. The author posits that successful teams engage in a range of activities to manage their relationships with others outside the team. These activities are categorized into four dimensions: ambassador, task coordinator, scout, and guard. Drawing on research conducted with 45 new product teams, the book examines how these boundary activities vary based on factors such as the nature of the product, the team's experience, and the characteristics of individual team members. The findings reveal that different types of boundary activities are needed for different types of dependence. The book also highlights the importance of individual characteristics, such as experience and functional background, in shaping boundary activities. By understanding the range of boundary activities and the factors that influence them, managers can better equip their teams to navigate the complex and dynamic landscape of new product development. This book provides valuable insights for researchers, practitioners, and anyone interested in improving the effectiveness of teams. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781332989676_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332989676
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