The characteristics of a multidisciplinary team are as follows:
A multidisciplinary team consists of members that have individual skills and knowledge that can be used collectively for the welfare of a particular project.
Its work is based on shared principals
The members learn from their peers who are equipped with some extraordinary skills of their own
Collaboration and co-creation are the mantras of a multidisciplinary team
All the different skill, knowledge and know-how complement each member so that they can give their best in a given situation
The advantages of a multidisciplinary team are as follows:
A multidisciplinary team gives several perspectives for a situation.
Different backgrounds of the members help them to gain several opinions that can prove beneficial in problem-solving
It enables all the members to have a thorough discussion as their viewpoints are different
A multidisciplinary team is self-sufficient as the members have different talents to face every challenge
Although working is a challenge, but when the members practice active listening, it becomes a communication powerhouse that is equipped to handle the most difficult situations easily.
A multidisciplinary team is creative by nature. Every member makes a viable contribution with his skill and knowledge, and all this shared knowledge inspires them to go beyond their limitations and find better solutions.
Team members inspire and motivate everyone in their team so that they become much better
Diversity is a great tool to create an atmosphere where the members understand and become considerate
Multidisciplinary teams inspire and encourage innovation
The goals are clear and specific so that there is no room for confusion
Encourages cost-effective completion of projects
The disadvantages of a multidisciplinary team are as follows:
The multidisciplinary team takes too much time in decision making.
They have too many opinions, and perspectives, and these are points of conflict between them.
As different members from different departments make up a multidisciplinary team, the comfort level and understanding between the individuals is very less.
Poor management as everyone is trying to have the upper hand by demoralizing the efforts of others
Disagreement and confusion are the norms of the day
The dominant members do not allow the passive ones to work efficiently
Gathering, storing and imparting information is delayed because some members are difficult to handle
Communication becomes a challenge as everyone wants to show himself as the right person for the job.
The difference between members in a multidisciplinary team causes disagreements and can harm the organization as a whole
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