There are three major factors that you should consider when deciding on how you need to structure you team's communication and decision making. The first and most important factor is the current subject-matter expertise of your team members. Are they highly, moderately, or not technically skilled? To what degree can they learn and develop? Can they work on their own and interdependently with others, or do they need lots of direction and training from you?
You also need to look at their current level of team skills, sometimes called interpersonal skills. Are they able to communicate effectively with one another, listen to different points of view, motivate one another, …
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