These teams enable making the right decisions at the right time. IPTs are composed of representatives from all appropriate functional disciplines working together with a Team Leader to build successful and balanced programs, identify and resolve issues, and make sound and timely decisions. IPTs are generally formed at the Program Manager level and may include members from both Government and the system contractor. It means we are breaking down institutional barriers. The objective is to be receptive to ideas from the field to obtain buy-in and lasting change.
Cooperation is essential.
Teams must have full and open discussions with no secrets. All the facts need to be on the table for each team member to understand and assess. Each member brings a unique expertise to the team that needs to be recognized by all. Because of that expertise, each person's views are important in developing a successful program, and these views need to be heard. Full and open discussion does not mean that each view must be acted on by the team.