Managing Superstar Project Teams

In case anyone missed it, Computerworld ran a great article in August about the nuances of managing virtuoso teams. These teams are usually pulled together for a high profile, short duration project, where they are co-located and given carte blanche to break the rules and get the job done. Typically done in a skunk-works environment, the focus is usually on major milestones, with a weekly or even daily schedule posted for all to share.

The key is to get the best people you can on the project, which also means that a special type of leadership is called for in order to manage people that are used to working independently. Check out the article, which talks about some of the particulars of managing such a team.

Throw Out the Rules - Computerworld