Team Efficiency Research Articles

Pemanfaatan Canva sebagai Alat Kreatif untuk Meningkatkan Strategi Promosi GURAFIX: Bisnis Jasa Desain Grafis

In the rapidly evolving digital era, business promotion strategies have undergone significant transformations, particularly through the utilization of online graphic design platforms. This study aims to explore the use of Canva as a creative tool to enhance the promotional strategies of GURAFIX, a graphic design service business. The method employed is qualitative with direct observation techniques and portfolio analysis. The findings indicate that Canva plays a crucial role in improving the productivity and efficiency of the GURAFIX team in producing visually appealing content aligned with current market trends. Utilizing Canva has also positively impacted the quality of designs and promotional appeal, contributing to an increase in clients. However, the study also identifies Canva's limitations in meeting advanced design requirements. This research provides practical implications for other graphic design service businesses to optimally utilize Canva as part of their promotional strategies.

Research on the Optimization Path of College Counselor Team Construction in the New Era

In the new era, the team of college counselors, as an indispensable and important component of the higher education system, bears multiple responsibilities such as ideological and political education, daily student management, mental health counseling, and employment and entrepreneurship guidance. With the rapid development of society and the diversified transformation of student groups, the construction of the counselor team is facing new challenges and opportunities. In-depth research on the optimization path of the construction of the college counselor team is not only significant for improving the overall quality and work efficiency of the counselor team but also directly related to the completion effect of the fundamental task of cultivating morality and talents in colleges and universities, as well as the achievement of the goal of cultivating more high-quality talents for the country. Based on this and the author’s work experience, this paper first elaborates on the necessity of the construction of the college counselor team, and then conducts a deep analysis of its optimization path and strategy, aiming to provide a useful reference for the professionalization and professional development of the college counselor team, thereby promoting the sustainable development of higher education and the comprehensive growth of students.

Team and Electronic Health Record Features and Burnout Among Family Physicians

In the context of a growing volume of electronic health record (EHR)-based work and post-COVID-19 pandemic staffing pressures, health system leaders need an up-to-date understanding of changes in family physicians' experiences of burnout, determinants of burnout, and how to enhance the family physicians' experience. To evaluate the association of family physicians' perceptions of team structure and EHR experiences with burnout and identify modifiable practice structure factors associated with team and EHR experiences. A serial cross-sectional survey study was conducted from December 1, 2016, to October 24, 2023. Participants included family physicians seeking continuous certification through the American Board of Family Medicine. Yearly prevalence of burnout, perceived team efficiency, perceived EHR proficiency, and perceived EHR time were the outcomes. Multivariable logistic regression models subsequently assessed associations of team- and EHR-related experiences with burnout and the association between practice structure and staffing features in team efficiency and EHR time. The study included 10 315 physicians who answered the subset of questions related to burnout on the American Board of Family Medicine's Continuous Certification Questionnaire between 2017 and 2023. Among the sample, 5584 respondents (54.1%) were male, and the median age was 50 (IQR, 43-58) years. The proportion of physicians reporting burnout ranged from 37.9% in 2017 to a peak of 42.8% in 2022, which did not represent a significant temporal trend (P = .91). Appropriate home EHR use was associated with 0.58 (95% CI, 0.53-0.64; P < .001) times the odds of burnout, while high team efficiency was associated with 0.61 (95% CI, 0.56-0.67; P < .001) times the odds of burnout. Physician collaboration with a registered nurse was associated with greater odds of high team efficiency (odds ratio [OR], 1.35; 95% CI, 1.22-1.50). Collaboration with a physician assistant was associated with greater odds of appropriate home EHR time (OR, 1.13; 95% CI, 1.03-1.24). In this national cross-sectional study of US family physicians, appropriate time spent on the EHR at home and primary care team efficiency were associated with lower odds of burnout. These findings suggest that clinical leaders and policymakers should focus on optimizing primary care team support and family physicians' EHR experiences to enhance the sustainability of primary care practice.

Paradox of Artificial Intelligence as Teammate

Artificial intelligence (AI) provides an opportunity for organizations to implement advanced instantaneous team interventions to improve teamwork. As embedded AI options increase across enterprise technology platforms (e.g., Zoom AI Companion), larger quantities of data will become available to understand team dynamics and impact team performance. The shift to AI embedded in knowledge teams has the ability to change the efficiency of teams by reducing mundane tasks and improving team dynamics yet also disrupting the teaming environment including the development of trust and psychological safety. We propose the paradox of AI as a tool for team interventions focusing on embedded AI for improving teamwork yet simultaneously restricting team dynamics; a tension that is offering positive and negative implications for teams. Finally, we provide organizational strategies for the effective use of AI to improve team dynamics and team leadership development.

DEA와 SFA 모형을 이용한 한국 프로야구의 비용효율성 분석

The purpose of this study is to analyze the cost efficiency of Korean professional baseball(KBO) teams through Data Envelopment Analysis(DEA) and Stochastic Frontier Analysis(SFA) and to examine its determinants.. In this study, we used 20 years of data from 2003 to 2022 for eight teams to examine the cost efficiency and its influencing factors of each team through DEA window analysis and SFA reflecting the time series. The empirical results showed that the cost efficiency of KBO teams is not high, but it is generally improving. Among them, the size of the stadium and the number of wins have a positive effect on cost efficiency, while the number of new stadiums and free agents has a negative effect on cost efficiency. In particular, the difference between the efficiency values derived from the two methods is quite large, which means that it is highly sensitive to external shocks due to the probable error. The fact that many teams react greatly to external shocks suggests that the support of parent companies and local governments greatly affects the sustainability of the teams due to the lack of self-reliance of the teams. In order to increase the self-reliance of KBO teams facing a new competitive environment after COVID-19, continuous efforts are needed to transform into solid companies, including positive external support and cooperation with local governments, as well as creating higher-quality cultural content and discovering diverse sources of revenue.

The role of emotional intelligence in the formation of team efficiency

The role of emotional intelligence in the formation of team efficiency

Team Tracker: A Project Management Tool

This paper introduces "Team Tracker," a project management tool developed using Asana and Next.js. The tool integrates key functionalities such as audio and video calling, real-time task tracking, and an embedded browser, creating an all-in-one solution for remote team collaboration. The objective of Team Tracker is to streamline workflow by eliminating the need for multiple platforms, thus improving team efficiency and communication. A comparative analysis with existing tools like Jira and Slack demonstrates how Team Tracker addresses the gaps in current project management solutions by offering enhanced real-time communication and task management capabilities. The system's architecture, challenges encountered during development, expected outcomes, and potential future enhancements are also discussed. Team Tracker is poised to provide a comprehensive, scalable solution for modern project management needs. Keywords: project management, Asana, Next.js, real-time communication, task tracking, Team Tracker.

Clustering and Prioritization of Web Crowdsourced Test Reports Based on Text Classification

In crowdsourced testing, prioritizing numerous test reports is critical for improving developer review efficiency. Many researchers have proposed methods for prioritizing crowdsourced test reports for mobile applications, however, web crowdsourced test reports usually contain more detailed text and more complex screenshots, which makes prioritizing them especially necessary. This paper proposes a prioritization method named TCDiv, based on the data characteristics of web crowdsourcing test reports. First, using a pre-trained TextCNN model, the text of each report is segmented into two parts: reproduction steps and defect descriptions. Then, features are extracted from textual and image information respectively, and clustering technique is utilized to classify similar reports, and finally the clustering results are ranked and sampled. To validate the approach, experiments were conducted on 717 web crowdsourced test reports. The results show that TCDiv can detect more different defects in a limited time, thus improving the review efficiency of the development team.

Refining the Scrum Paradigm: A Comprehensive Study of Software Development Practices (2020-2023)

This article presents a complex vision on software production practices aimed at enhancing the Scrum methodology within software project management. The recommended best practices are closely aligned with contemporary trends in the IT sector, including the total digitalization and virtualization of production processes, the transition to fully remote software development models, the incorporation of artificial intelligence technologies, and the implementation of cost-effective models in team organization. The modifications to software production processes discussed herein are grounded in research conducted between 2020 and 2023, encompassing insights from leading Russian, European, and global IT companies. This research underscores a significant transformation in IT business practices, reflecting a shift towards new benchmarks for Scrum team efficiency. These benchmarks emphasize the data-driven formalization of production models, automation facilitated by AI tools, and noticeable cost optimization within engineering teams, which collectively align with the evolving demands of the modern IT landscape. The article details a series of management strategies designed to adapt to these shifts, including the formalization of sprint goals and processes within Scrum, management of technical debt, and the cost-efficient organization of development teams.

Improving communication during damage control surgery: a survey of adult major trauma centres in England.

Deficiencies in non-technical skills can severely impede the functioning of teams in high-intensity scenarios, such as in damage control surgery for the critically injured trauma patient. Truncated preoperative checklists, modified from the standard World Health Organization preoperative checklist, and situational reporting at intervals during surgery are long-established practices in the military, and are recommended in the National Health Service guidelines on major incidents. These tools allow the multiprofessional team to create a shared mental model of the anaesthetic and operative plan, thereby improving team efficiency. Our aim was to establish whether adult major trauma centres in England are using truncated preoperative checklists and situational reporting for damage control surgery. An online survey was devised and distributed via the national programme of care for trauma in November 2020. Responses were received from all 23 adult major trauma centres in England. Nine centres (39.1%) reported using a truncated preoperative checklist for damage control surgery albeit in a variety of formats. Common components were blood products received and/or available, presence of allergies, tranexamic acid and antibiotic administration, availability of viscoelastic tests, equipment required, availability of cell saver, role allocation and reference to other personnel needed, and discussion of the plan. Twelve centres (52.2%) have formal policies in place for situational reporting. Again, these were in multiple formats but all focused on patient physiology to direct surgical planning. We have identified key components to advanced communication aids for damage control surgery, providing a foundation on which other major trauma centres can build their own versions of these potentially lifesaving tools.

Coordination in Dynamic Teams: Investigating a Learning–Productivity Trade-Off

The rapid growth in the use of teams and multiple team membership has led more organizations to structure work around dynamic teams, characterized by short lifespans and fluid membership boundaries. This approach to organizing work makes it difficult for teams to work efficiently or to support the learning and growth of members. Given the importance of productivity and learning, we ask how these processes can be supported in dynamic teams. We do so in a randomized controlled field experiment conducted with 91 teams in a teaching hospital, a context in which physician trainees must learn while providing patient care in dynamic teams of care providers. We randomly assigned physician teams, or “core” teams, to launch their work with an intervention focused either on internal coordination among the core team members or on external coordination with a changing cast of external contributors such as nurses and specialists. We measured resulting levels of internal and external coordination over teams’ week-long lifespans and observed that external coordination was associated with improved team efficiency, whereas internal coordination was associated with improved individual learning. Post hoc exploratory analysis suggested that individual learning was highest when teams achieved high levels of both internal and external coordination, and it was positively correlated with improvement in the team’s patients’ average length of hospital stay. We discuss the implications of the demonstrated causal effects of team launches, along with our exploratory findings, for the management of dynamic teams and the opportunities to mitigate potential trade-offs between learning and productivity. Supplemental Material: The online appendix is available at https://doi.org/10.1287/orsc.2022.16729 .

Communicating robots’ intent through visual cues enhances human anticipatory behavior in human–dual robot collaboration

The present study aims at exploring the effect of communicating robots’ intent through visual cues, to the human on a complex human-robot collaborative task. Specifically, it aims to investigate (i) whether the use of such “anticipatory cues” will have a positive effect on task efficiency, human safety and collaborating fluency, (ii) the degree of this effect with varying robots’ speed and (iii) whether a retention effect will be observed after the removal of the cues. For exploring these issues, a human - dual robot industrial assembly task was designed in a Virtual Reality simulation environment and testing was carried out by 64 volunteer participants. Results showed that communicating robots’ intent through visual cues enhanced human anticipatory behavior, resulting in a significant improvement in human safety, team efficiency and collaborative fluency, in conjunction with a favorable subjective tendency towards the robots. However, the positive effect of the anticipatory cues was not found to increase with higher robot speed. Finally, the findings suggest that prior exposure to the cues made participants more confident in coordinating with the robots, even when the cues were removed from them, thus retaining their prior efficiency but with a negative effect on safety. In summary, the study provides evidence that use of anticipatory visual cues accelerates the legibility of robot movement and fosters human confidence and familiarization. The use of anticipatory cues seems promising for high-pace, non-repetitive interactions with collaborative robots or as a training aid in more repetitive human-robot collaborative tasks.

Analysis of methods and models of time and human resource management in IT projects

In modern IT companies, time and human resource management are critical for the successful execution of projects. Effective time management reduces the risk of delays and increases team productivity, positively impacting the final result. The aim of the article is to analyze the standards, methods, and models of time optimization in IT projects, as well as human resource management in IT companies. The research revealed that there are several key standards and models for time management in the IT industry. Among them are Agile methodologies, Scrum, and traditional approaches. Each has its advantages and disadvantages depending on the project type and its requirements. Several time optimization methods are considered, such as the Critical Path Method (CPM) and the Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT). These methods are effective in identifying and managing project time constraints, allowing the identification of critical tasks and optimization of resource allocation. Regarding human resource management, the research identified the use of various motivation and team management models. In particular, Agile HR methods, which include team self-organization, flexible working schedules, and continuous feedback, contribute to increased motivation and employee satisfaction, impacting their productivity and work quality. Based on the research, it can be concluded that effective time and personnel management are essential components of IT project success. The use of Agile and Scrum methodologies combined with time optimization methods, such as CPM and PERT, enhances productivity and reduces the risk of delays. Implementing Agile HR methods for personnel management increases team motivation and efficiency. The combination of these approaches creates an effective project and personnel management system capable of adapting to changes and ensuring a high level of task execution.

Do teams of strangers create health care dangers? The effect of OR team consistency on operative times in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.

Teamwork and communication are important components of any surgical team. This study uses a simple, reproducible, and quantitative "team consistency score" and a nodal-based model for examining prior interactions amongst team members to represent and quantify the regularity of an OR team for a specific surgical case. The electronic medical record (EMR) at our institution was queried for pediatric patients undergoing spinal surgery from January 2021 through December 2023. The number of prior interactions between individuals filling distinct roles in the OR for each case was recorded. A metric coined the consistency score was developed representing the sum total of these prior interactions standardized to a reference case. Spearman's Correlation as well as the Mann-Whitney comparison test were used to analyze the associations between case team consistency score and efficiency measures. 154 cases were included for analysis. There was a statistically significant negative correlation between case consistency score and both anesthesia time (rho = -0.159; p < 0.05) and patient preparation time (rho = -0.218; p < 0.01). When looking at the consistent (above median consistency score of 0.46) vs. inconsistent cohorts, the inconsistent cohort had a higher mean patient preparation time (53.3 ± 14.0min vs. 49.0 ± 9.3min; p < 0.05), as well as a higher overall mean case length (336.6 ± 47.4min vs. 321.9 ± 42.4min; p < 0.05). The findings suggest that increased team consistency, as measured by a "team consistency score" metric, is related to heightened efficiency and reduced intraoperative times.

Preliminary Design of Satellite Systems through the Integration of Model-Based System Engineering and Agile Methodologies: Application to the 3ColStar Mission

This paper presents a case study on integrating Agile Systems Engineering methodologies in the preliminary design phase of satellite systems, focusing on the 3ColStar satellite mission. Through Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), technical consistency was rigorously managed across various architectural documents, ensuring coherency and minimizing errors. Furthermore, the preliminary design was developed, with the implementation of the Arcadia Method, supported by the Capella modeling tool. This allowed the digitalization of the system, which was represented by models that contain requirements, architecture, and interfaces between the different parts of the system. At the same time, the preliminary design process was streamlined and completed within an accelerated time frame of 4 months, with weekly sprints driving progress based on the scrum methodology. This case study highlights the effectiveness of Agile Systems Engineering principles to improve the team communication accuracy, communication, and efficiency of satellite systems preliminary design, providing valuable insights for future missions.

Assessing emergency room leadership of ObGyn residents in a public university teaching hospital of Sindh, Pakistan: a cross-sectional survey

BackgroundLeadership is a critical competency for medical professionals, yet it is often neglected in medical training. For ObGyn residents, leadership training is particularly crucial as it significantly impacts both maternal and newborn outcomes, as well as the operational efficiency of healthcare teams. The main objective of this study was to assess the perceptions of obstetrics and gynecology residents who served as group leaders in the emergency team at the Department of Gynecology, Ward 3, Dr. Ruth K.M. Pfau Civil Hospital Karachi.MethodsA Cross-sectional survey was conducted with purposively sampled 28 year-4 residents who worked as group leaders during last 3 years (from 2018 to 2020) of their residency program at the emergency team in the department of Gynecology Ward 3 Dr Ruth KM Pfau Civil Hospital Karachi. The perceptions on leadership were assessed on 25 items scale sent through a questionnaire on email. Grading of responses was done using a 4-point ordinal scale where 1 meant little importance and 4 was regarded as having great importance. Data was summarized with relevant descriptive statistics and was analyzed on SPSS version 22.ResultsThe mean age of residents was 30.36. The mean leadership scores of the group of residents were calculated to be 77.50 (SD ± 9.57) while 14(50%) residents showed good and 14 (50%) showed excellent leadership skills based on cumulative scores. Of the 25 traits examined in this study, the highest reported trait was humility 3.82 (± 0.39) followed by empowerment 3.68 (± 0.77) and effective communication 3.68 (± 0.77). While responding about learning experiences, 89.3% of participants felt that the experience enhanced their decision-making skills and boosted their confidence in dealing with emergencies.ConclusionOur study highlights the critical importance of leadership development in the training of ObGyn residents, particularly in high-pressure emergency settings. The findings reveal that residents value leadership traits such as humility, empowerment, and effective communication, which are essential for building teamwork and ensuring optimal patient outcomes and patient satisfaction.

Excellence Practices in Scrum Paradigm in Software Development

This article presents a comprehensive approach to improving Scrum methodology in practical software development. This article is intended for software engineering scientists and expert practitioners who develop their software products in the Scrum paradigm. The proposed best practices align with contemporary trends in the IT domain, including the complete digitalization and virtualization of production processes, the shift to fully remote software development, the integration of artificial intelligence technologies, and cost-saving models in team organization. The changes in software production processes discussed in this article are based on research conducted between 2020 and 2023. Those research encompasses the experiences of leading Russian, European, and international IT companies, and highlights the significant shift in IT business organization towards new standards of Scrum team efficiency. These standards include the data-driven formalization of production models, automation through AI tools, and visible cost optimization in engineer's teams, aligning closely with the demands of modern IT businesses. The article outlines a set of management actions designed to adapt to these evolving trends in the IT domain. These actions range from the formalization of sprint goals and processes in Scrum to sophisticated management of technical debt and the cost-effective organization of developer teams. As a main contribution in the article there are presented most valuable Scrum paradigm excellence elements: implementing measurable and specific sprint goals in SMART-format, cost-saving practices, management of sprint parameters, usage of AI tools in software engineering. Presented in article recommendations might help in practical implementation of those process changes, based on industry practice and reduce any corresponding risks on software development projects. Received: 18 June 2024 | Revised: 12 August 2024 | Accepted: 5 September 2024 Conflicts of Interest The author declares that he has no conflicts of interest to this work. Data Availability Statement Data sharing is not applicable to this article as no new data were created or analyzed in this study. Author Contribution Statement Denis Pashchenko: Conceptualization, Methodology, Software, Validation, Formal analysis, Investigation, Data curation, Writing - original draft, Visualization, Supervision, Project administration

Project teamswork efficiency management in organization

Methods. During the study of the specifics of managing the effectiveness of the work of project teams, a set of general scientific methods of cognition was used, in particular, general and specific methods – when establishing the specifics of the organization of the work of project teams, taking into account the influence of internal and external environmental factors; method of comparisons – to compare the advantages of using cascade and flexible methods of planning and organizing project works. Results. The article analyzes the main approaches to organizing the work of project teams. The role played by project managers in achieving its strategic goals is determined. The specifics of managing their effectiveness are singled out and the importance for the manager of constant monitoring of changes in the internal and external environment, systematic updating of information, on the basis of which key management decisions are made, is demonstrated. The expediency of using by the management of the organization those influence tools inherent in the agile methodology (flexible project management) has been updated. Variants of managerial influence to improve the efficiency of the project team are offered, and signs of its effective work are presented. Novelty. The specifics of the application of flexible methodological approaches to the organization of people's work in organizations, taking into account resource limitations, are determined. Recommendations are provided for working with stakeholders in the process of transforming the organization's business model and creating a product that has final consumer value. Practical value. The results of the research presented in the article make it possible to choose the areas of concentration of efforts of the management of the organization depending on the context of activity and the resources available in the organization.

Optimizing Cross-Functional Teams in Remote Work Environments for Product Development

Remote work settings have significantly increased in the current product development landscape. This change requires a reassessment of the operational, communication, and collaborative methodologies of cross-functional teams in order to guarantee successful product results. It is crucial to optimise these teams in distant environments in order to sustain production, creativity, and cohesiveness. This study investigates methods and optimal approaches to improve the effectiveness of cross-functional teams involved in remote product development.The first part analyses the distinct obstacles encountered by cross-functional teams operating remotely, such as deficiencies in communication, disparities in time zones, and the possibility of diminished team unity. This underscores the need of developing explicit procedures for virtual communication, including frequent video conferences, asynchronous updates, and collaborative platforms that enable immediate interactions and exchange of documents. This research subsequently examines the function of technology in enhancing the efficiency of distant cross-functional teams. It underscores the importance of implementation of strong project management tools and platforms that facilitate the monitoring of tasks, allocation of resources, and management of milestones. In addition, the use of sophisticated communication technologies, including as video conferencing, instant messaging, and virtual whiteboards, being explored as a method to improve immediate cooperation and collaborative problem-solving.

Mapping cognitive biases in multidisciplinary team (MDT) decision-making for cancer care in Scotland: a cognitive ethnography study protocol

IntroductionThe efficiency of multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) in cancer care hinges on facilitating clinicians’ cognitive processes as they navigate complex and uncertain judgements during treatment planning. When systems and workflows are...