CHAPTER 13

Team Selection

A composite project has both dedicated and as-homework team members. The dedicated staff need to be aware of the unique issues associated with composite projects and the pressures on the as-homework staff. When selecting the as-homework resources, it is important to consider whether they are going to be able to cope with the demands of the project and their day job. But it is rare for organizations to have a free hand in selection; there are always constraints. Some may have volunteered. Some may be essential because of their unique skills, knowledge, and experience, particularly domain knowledge.

Team selection tends to be a rolling top-down process, starting with the project’s three key project decision makers:

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