Summary of five key dynamic reteaming patterns that help teams adapt to change in fast-moving organizations.
In Dynamic Reteaming by Heidi Helfand, five key patterns of reteaming (team restructuring) are identified. These patterns help teams adapt to change in fast-moving organizations. Here’s a summary of the five patterns described in the book:
These patterns emphasize flexibility and adaptability in response to business and organizational needs, supporting the idea that reteaming is a natural part of an organization’s growth and evolution.
Teams grow until they become inefficient and then split into smaller teams, preserving some legacy and culture from the original team.
Isolation involves spinning off a smaller team from an existing one to focus on a specific task or project, either temporarily or permanently, for specialized attention.
Merging teams can enhance collaboration and resource pooling but requires careful integration of diverse team cultures.
One by One discusses how team dynamics change with the addition or departure of team members, impacting perspectives and ideas over time.
Switching team members between teams promotes knowledge sharing and skill development but can disrupt continuity if not managed well.
More about this
- Consider reading the book for a more comprehensive understanding of these reteaming patterns.
Dynamic Reteaming, 2nd Edition
- For practical implementation of dynamic reteaming, check out
Creating Great Teams, Second Edition