The sorcerer’s apprentice

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to illuminate the challenges of ad hoc teams in the corporate setting.

Design/methodology/approach

Review of the literature about teams, agile methodologies, scrums, etc. was carried out.

Findings

While ad hoc teams can create value, their proliferation has had unintended consequences.

Research limitations/implications

The literature review is, by its nature, selective not comprehensive.

Practical implications

Based on the recommendations cited, corporations will be able to make better decisions about when to initiate special teams.

Social implications

By doing so, companies will eliminate the frustrations employees feel in certain types of teams and improve their quality of life.

Originality/value

Although the subject of ad hoc teams has been extensively covered, this viewpoint takes a fresh look at the overall consequences of their proliferation.

Citation

Hirsch, P.B. (2021), "The sorcerer’s apprentice", Journal of Business Strategy, Vol. 42 No. 1, pp. 77-80. https://doi.org/10.1108/JBS-10-2020-0231