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Modern Teams Same Tribe: The Professionals

Updated: Jan 18

This article is part of a five-article series


Me:


Our Hunters/Traders/Team of Explorers is now two Teams of Modern Business professionals. The members of the two teams are employed by the same organization. They must cooperate to build a new information system that will benefit their organization. The problem and solution are complex with many unknowns. Its expected that the problem and solution will have to evolve while it is developed. Many skills and resources will be needed to complete the project. Its expected that new skills and resources will need to be adopted during the project. New teams may need to be added.


Write a scenario that describes the step-by-step interactions of the teams. The encounter should consider that these are humans, and are governed by the same System 1 thinking and System 2 thinking of all humans, Consider traits and attitudes such as Survival first. Loss Aversion, Probability Effect, Certainty Effect, and the Endowment Effect.


The teams put a high priority on maintaining the equilibrium of their organization.


&GPT:


In the fast-paced world of modern business, two teams within the same organization found themselves at the forefront of a challenging endeavor. Tasked with developing a complex new information system, they faced a landscape filled with uncertainties and evolving requirements. Their mission was not just to build a system, but to create something that would significantly enhance their organization's capabilities.


Initial Encounter and Strategy Development


Like the hunters, traders, and explorers before them, the initial meeting of these two professional teams was marked by caution and uncertainty. Each team possessed unique skills and perspectives, necessary for the project, but differing approaches and priorities. The first step was to establish common ground.


Team A, experts in software development, proposed a flexible and adaptive approach, emphasizing the need to evolve the project as it progressed. Team B, specialists in user experience and data analysis, agreed but stressed the importance of keeping the end-user's needs at the forefront.


Collaborative Planning


Recognizing the project's complexity, the teams decided to adopt an Agile methodology, allowing for iterative development and frequent reassessments. This approach mirrored the step-by-step construction of the bridge by the explorers, where each phase of construction was dependent on the successful completion of the previous one.


Resource Allocation and Risk Management


As the project commenced, both teams were mindful of the organization's equilibrium. They understood that any disruption caused by the project could have ripple effects throughout the company. This understanding led them to carefully allocate resources and manage risks, akin to the way the ancient hunters and oil traders balanced their need for immediate gains with long-term stability.


Adapting to Changes and Incorporating New Teams


As the project progressed, new challenges and requirements emerged. New skills and resources were needed, much like how the pre-industrial teams realized the need for diverse skills to build the bridge. Team A and Team B adapted by integrating new members and teams into the project, ensuring that these additions enhanced the project's momentum rather than disrupting it.


Communication and Decision Making


Throughout the project, communication was key. Regular meetings and updates ensured that all team members were on the same page, reminiscent of the non-verbal communication used by the ancient hunters and the formal channels utilized by the oil traders. Decisions were made collectively, with a focus on consensus and the understanding that the project's success was a collective responsibility.


Completion and Reflection


Upon the successful completion of the information system, both teams reflected on their journey. They had navigated the complexities of modern business by employing a blend of strategic planning, adaptive thinking, and cooperative effort. Their project not only resulted in a valuable asset for the organization but also strengthened the bonds between the teams.


In this narrative, the modern business teams, much like their historical counterparts, were driven by a blend of instinctual behavior and rational planning. Their success lay in their ability to adapt, collaborate, and maintain the delicate equilibrium of their environment, proving that the fundamental principles of human interaction and cooperation remain constant, regardless of the era or context.




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