For over two years we have been researching, speaking and applying a new approach to how teams actually work.

While many leaders would like to think that the old Chain of Command or Command and Control models can get results, most still trying to use that model have been frustrated by how ineffective it is.

Small teams work well with the Hub and Spoke model. This works well for teams with up to 8 to 12 people, however, it is not scalable and as it grows, burnout or failure of the hub - the project leader - is a real possibility.

What works today is Internetworked teams. Internetworked is how successful teams actually organize - organize in a manner that, when examined, shows networks and connections that look surprisingly like the Internet. They also share the advantages of the Internet in access to information, resiliency, and clustering. This is how large teams actually organize to succeed.

We are pleased to announce that our new book Team Transitions by Dennis Smith is now available in a preview edition. This book takes the reader through the evolution of team design models, examines the strengths and weaknesses of each model and presents how the Internetworked model is the superior solution for creative and fast moving teams. For more information, please visit our preview website where you can sample the content and purchase a copy.