PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Building High-Performance Project Teams
FACULTY : MR. S V MADHAVN
Presented By : Latha D
[JAN 2025 - SEM 3]
CONCEPT & STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE
High-performance teams (HPTs) are aligned, self-driven, and outcome-focused
units
Central to organizational performance management systems
Enable:
Faster project execution
Innovation & adaptability
Sustainable competitive advantage
THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS
1. Bruce Tuckman Model
Forming → Storming → Norming → Performing → Adjourning
2. Meredith Belbin Team Roles
Action-oriented, People-oriented, Thought-oriented roles
PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT INTEGRATION
Integration with Performance Management Systems (PMS
Key Tools:
KPIs (Key Performance Indicators)
Balanced Scorecard
Financial
Customer
Internal Processes
Learning & Growth
Continuous feedback loops
LEADERSHIP & BEHAVIORAL DYNAMICS
Leadership Impact:
→
Transformational leadership inspires performance
→
Transactional leadership ensures task completion
Team Dynamics:
Psychological safety
Trust & cohesion
Motivation Theories:
Conflict management
Abraham Maslow – Need fulfillment
Frederick Herzberg – Hygiene vs Motivators
CHALLENGES & MANAGERIAL INTERVENTIONS
Key Challenges: Managerial Interventions:
Cross-functional conflicts Agile methodologies (Scrum,
Communication breakdown Kanban)
Lack of role clarity Structured communication
Cultural diversity issues frameworks
Remote team coordination Training & capability building
Conflict resolution mechanisms
CONCLUSION & STRATEGIC TAKEAWAYS
High-performance teams = intersection of:
Strategy
Leadership
Performance systems
Continuous improvement mindset is critical
Organizations must invest in people, processes, and culture
THANK YOU