| name | team-coordination |
| description | Master team coordination with leadership, communication, conflict resolution, and collaboration techniques for high-performing teams. |
Team Coordination
Lead and coordinate project teams effectively through clear communication, conflict resolution, and fostering collaboration for successful delivery.
When to Use This Skill
- Team formation
- Daily coordination
- Conflict resolution
- Performance management
- Stakeholder alignment
- Meeting facilitation
- Decision making
- Team building
Core Concepts
1. Team Development Stages (Tuckman)
- Forming: Team comes together
- Storming: Conflicts and differences emerge
- Norming: Team establishes norms
- Performing: High productivity
- Adjourning: Project completion
2. Communication Plan
| Stakeholder | Information | Frequency | Method | Owner |
|-------------|------------|-----------|--------|-------|
| Executive Sponsor | Status, budget | Weekly | Email report | PM |
| Dev Team | Tasks, blockers | Daily | Standup | PM |
| Customers | Progress, demos | Bi-weekly | Meeting | PM |
| Steering Committee | Risks, decisions | Monthly | Presentation | PM |
3. Conflict Resolution
Steps:
- Acknowledge the conflict
- Listen to all perspectives
- Identify root cause
- Explore solutions together
- Agree on action
- Follow up
Best Practices
- Clear expectations - Roles, responsibilities, goals
- Open communication - Regular touchpoints, transparency
- Active listening - Understand before responding
- Delegate effectively - Match tasks to skills
- Recognize contributions - Celebrate wins
- Address conflicts - Early and directly
- Build trust - Consistency and reliability
- Empower team - Autonomy and ownership
Resources
- The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: Patrick Lencioni
- Crucial Conversations: Patterson & Grenny
