Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
Problem-solving teams consist of individuals brought together to identify, analyze, and solve complex organizational problems. These teams leverage diverse skills and perspectives to generate innovative solutions and improve processes.
Related terms
Cross: functional team - A team composed of members from different departments or functional areas within an organization, working together towards a common goal.
Brainstorming: A creative group activity designed to generate a large number of ideas for the solution to a problem.
Continuous improvement: An ongoing effort to improve products, services, or processes by making incremental improvements over time or implementing significant changes in response to feedback