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Cheetah teams.

M Engwall¹, C Svensson

¹Fenix Research Program, Stockholm School of Economics, Sweden.

Harvard Business Review

|February 24, 2001

Summary

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A specialized rapid response team, the cheetah team, is essential for quickly resolving critical issues that threaten new product development timelines. Their swift intervention mitigates risks and ensures project success.

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Area of Science:

Product Development
Risk Management
Team Dynamics

Background:

New product launches face unforeseen challenges.
Project timelines are vulnerable to unexpected problems.
Rapid problem-solving is critical for success.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce the concept of a 'cheetah team' for urgent product development issues.
To highlight the importance of rapid response in mitigating project risks.
To emphasize the role of specialized teams in overcoming critical obstacles.

Main Methods:

Formation of a dedicated, agile 'cheetah team'.
Implementation of rapid assessment and problem-solving protocols.
Cross-functional collaboration for swift decision-making.

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Main Results:

Accelerated resolution of critical product development issues.
Minimized delays and prevention of project derailment.
Successful navigation of unforeseen challenges.

Conclusions:

The 'cheetah team' model is effective for addressing urgent product development crises.
Agile and specialized teams are vital for maintaining project momentum.
Proactive risk mitigation through rapid response ensures product launch success.