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Optimizing Construction Project Team Management: Identifying Team Development Strategies and Techniques
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This qualitative research investigation explores the intersection of team development with team management, specifically within the construction industry context. Qualitative data was meticulously gathered through in-depth interviews with nine highly experienced construction project managers and team members. Employing a qualitative approach, we rigorously applied content analysis to scrutinize the amassed data, centering on the core inquiry: 'What precise strategies and techniques of team development are indispensable for effectively overseeing construction teams?' The principal objectives were dual-fold: firstly, to elucidate the nuanced interplay between team development and team management, and secondly, to outline and underscore the critical strategies essential for fostering effective team development within construction projects. Subsequently, the research unearthed three foundational factors pivotal in facilitating and optimizing effective team development, each underscored by its corresponding techniques. These factors encompass the empowerment of team members, strategic delegation coupled with robust support mechanisms, fostering an environment conducive to building effective teamwork and collaboration and fostering continuous personal development within the team context.
This comprehensive study delivers invaluable insights into the intrinsic correlation between team development and successful management of construction teams, identifying pivotal strategies and techniques to augment overall productivity, team cohesion, and operational efficiency within construction team dynamics. These findings present a valuable guide for enhancing the efficacy of construction team management practices, thereby contributing significantly to the field.
Keywords: coaching, content analysis, debriefing, qualitative study, skills development, team development, team intervention, team management, teamwork, training.
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