Autonomous Project Organizational Structure

Bill Carmody discusses autonomous project organizational structures, where individuals temporarily leave their functional roles to focus on critical projects. These projects require cross-functional teams that are often co-located and work collaboratively. The success of such teams depends on trust and understanding among members, emphasizing the importance of team dynamics and collaboration.

What is a key characteristic of an autonomous project organizational structure?

• Individuals maintain their functional roles.

• Team members work on multiple projects simultaneously.

• Teams are co-located and may be placed remotely.

• Projects are not critical to the organization.

Why are cross-functional teams important in autonomous project structures?

• They reduce the need for communication among team members.

• They focus on non-critical projects.

• They ensure that all necessary skills are present for project success.

• They allow for more hierarchical management.

What is a primary reason for forming an autonomous project team?

• To increase the number of projects handled simultaneously.

• To reduce the number of employees.

• To address critical projects that could impact the organization significantly.

• To handle routine tasks.

What is essential for the success of an autonomous project team?

• Team members should focus on their individual goals.

• Team members should avoid spending time getting to know each other.

• Team members must trust each other and work as a unit.

• Team members must work independently without collaboration.

What should team members understand to work effectively in an autonomous project team?

• The importance of maintaining their functional roles.

• The importance of their individual roles only.

• The significance of the project and how to collaborate with each other.

• The need to work on multiple projects at once.