(Small) Team of (Small) Teams - Lessons Learned Over Time

When thinking about teams of teams, mostly we think of large systems and large teams. Much of the business world, however, is made up of small entities and correspondingly small teams. Although many of the same general principles apply in setting up and managing teams of different sizes, there are some key aspects that are critical when working with small, highly dynamic teams operating on technically challenging projects. In this presentation, we share the experiences and lessons learned over the years - what has been challenging and what has worked well - in the development of a simulation tool for the resolution of fluid and structural dynamic response in oil well perforation by a small, highly specialized team of teams.