QUESTION THREE $[40]$

The difficulties involved in building and coordinating an effective project team can be daunting and highly complex. Becoming technically proficient at scheduling, budgeting, and project evaluation is essential in developing project management skills. However, it is equally important to develop an appreciation for and willingness to undertake the human challenges of the job. Team building and conflict management are two of the most important people skills that project managers can cultivate. It must be recognised that no project team comes fully assembled and ready to go$.$ Simply grouping a collection of diverse individuals together is not the same thing as building a team.

With reference to this:

$3\mathrm{.}1$ Discuss the characteristics of effective project teams. $(10)$

$3\mathrm{.}2$ Outline the reasons why project teams fail. $(10)$

$3\mathrm{.}3$ Elaborate on the methods that can be used to develop individual and team capabilities.

$(10)$

$3\mathrm{.}4$ Discuss the advantages and challenges of virtual project teams. $(10)$