Teamwork in Germany could probably be best described as a group of individuals working to a specific leader towards a recognisable goal. Within the team, each member has a set, well-defined role which is adhered to. Lines tend not to be crossed as this could promote confusion.
Cross-departmental teams can often prove very difficult to manage, as people are asked to make decisions in a vacuum which might adversely affect their area of the hierarchy. Thus decisions made at cross-departmental project group level are often revisited after group members have reported back to their superiors.
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