Question: Assume you are a Manufacturing Manager who is responsible for leading a global cross functional team. The team has been tasked with developing a more cost effective way of producing your specialty motorcycle known as the 'Hot Rod' without sacrificing product quality. Your team's job is to figure out the best new processes and test them before the end of the next quarter. Since the team has only six months to complete this task, time is of the essence.
1. How can personal networking help you achieve this task?
2. What specific barriers to communication may occur in your project and how might you mange to overcome them?
3. How can horizontal communication help you lead this team?
4. How might culture affect communication on this team?
5. What specific communication methods would you use to keep the team members and management informed on the project, due dates and launch activities?