Episode 33: The Difference Between Teams and Working Groups

The word team is often used a bit too casually to refer to any group of people working together. However, not all groups are teams. Knowing whether or not your group is a team or a working group can make a difference in how you work together. Both are valuable, but treating a working group like a team or visa versus can cause problems. Listen to this short episode to learn the difference and why it matters.  What You’ll Learn

• The definition of a team and working group and why you need to know the difference.

Resources Mentioned in the Episode

• The Wisdom of Team by Katzenbach & Smith

The Weekly Challenge

Assess the groups you are a part of, which are teams and which are working groups? Talk with the group and come to a consensus. Talk about why it matters.