A team should not grow larger than 12 persons. Beyond that number, it should split. Teams should delegate tasks widely among themselves. They should be careful not to concentrate too many tasks with one person, or a form of traditional hierarchy might creep in through the back door. Along with team meetings, teams plan regular coaching meetings where they discuss specific issues encountered with patients and learn from each other (using a specific group coaching technique). Team members must appraise each other every year, based on competency models they can devise themselves. Teams make
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