Opening the Black Box : how command teams sensemake
Lim Beng Chong
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Abstract: Teams are an increasingly common feature of many organizations. in the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF), we create a variety of teams to carry out the many requirements of the organization. For example, we create and develop combat teams to perform the tactical actions required in combat and command teams at all levels to perform the critical function of command and control during operations. In peacetime, we create project teams and working committees to perform tasks that further enhance the saf’s organizational effectiveness in the areas of human resource and organizational structure optimization, technological development and implementation, and organizational culture and learning. the objective of this article is threefold. first, the concept of sensemaking is examined. second, some of the pitfalls that may affect the quality of the collective sensemaking process are discussed. finally, a number of recommendations to mitigate the effects of these pitfalls are proposed. Keywords: Collective Sensemaking; Team Leadership; Problem Solving; Organizational Effectiveness
Source:
Pointer Vol. 38, No. 2 2012
Series:
Pointer Article ; Vol. 38, No. 2
Language:
English
BRN:
129658