Defense Acquisition Course- ACQ 101 - Module Five Correctly Answered latest 2023
Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)
an integral part of the Defense Acquisition oversight and review process, a multi-disciplinary group of people who are collectively responsible for delivering a defined product or proc...
Defense Acquisition Course- ACQ 101 - Module
Five Correctly Answered latest 2023
Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)
an integral part of the Defense Acquisition oversight and review process, a multi-
disciplinary group of people who are collectively responsible for delivering a defined
product or process, composed of representatives from all appropriate functional
disciplines working together to : build successful programs, identify and resolve issues,
and make sound and timely recommendations to facilitate decision making
IPT Broad Principles
-open discussions with no secrets
-qualified, empowered team members
-consistent, success-oriented, proactive participation
-continuous "up-the-line" communications
-reasoned disagreement
-issues raised and resolved early
Name the three types of IPTs
1. Program
2. Working
3. Overarching
Program Level IPTs focus on:
-program execution
-includes representatives from both Government and industry (after contracts have
been awarded)
Working Level IPTs focus on:
-identifying and resolving program issues
-determining program status
-seeking opportunities
Overarching IPTs are responsible for oversight and review and focus on:
-strategic guidance
-program assessment
-issue resolution
Tuckman Model of Team Development
forming, storming, norming, performing, adjourning
Forming
the first stage of team building, when members are just getting to know each other and
how they respond to pressure
Typical Group Behaviors (Forming)
-Define the task
-Determine Acceptable Group behavior
-Decide what information to gather
-Have lofty, abstract discussions
-Complains about tasks or organizations
Storming
, the second stage in group development, characterized by intragroup conflict which they
work to resolve in order to participate with one another more comfortablely
Typical Individual Emotions (Storming)
-resistance to the task and to new approaches
-uncertainty about the team's success
-impatience, hostility and discomfort
-disunity, tension and jealousy
Typical Group Behaviors (Storming)
-perception of pecking order
-work - concern about excessive work
-goals- establishing unrealistic goals
-questioning the wisdom of superiors
-choosing sides - defensiveness and competition; factions
-arguing among team members even when they agree
Norming Stage of Group Development
characterized by initiation of cohesion and develops spoken or unspoken rules on how
to proceed. The team also takes the responsibility and have the ambition to work for the
success of the team goal. The danger is that members may be so focused on
preventing conflict that they are reluctant to share controversial ideas
Emotions of Individuals in the Norming Stage
-a new ability to express criticism constructively
-acceptance of membership in the team
-relief that it seems that everything is going to work out
-renewed energy
-common spirit and team cohesion
Group Behaviors (Norming)
-attempts to achieve harmony by avoiding conflicts
-more confiding and sharing of information
-establishment and maintenance of spoken or unspoken ground rules and group norms
-more acceptance of all team members and their ideas
Performing Stage
the fourth stage of group development when the group is fully functional and work
collaboratively to get the job done and solve problems. The goals is for the team to
reach the performing state and remain in that stage until the work is accomplished
Individual Emotions During the Performing Stage
-acceptance of other team members' strengths and weaknesses
-satisfaction with the team's progress
-pride in being part of the team
-excitement
Group Behaviors (Performing)
-taking actions to prevent or work through group problems
-balancing the behaviors for maintaining effective team relations with the behaviors
required to get the job accomplished
-taking steps to maintain close attachment within the team
Adjourning Stage
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