I am about to take a temporary assignment (about a month) to see if I can resolve productivity problems with a small field support team (7 techs)in a very large company. I was offered the team lead’s position, but am not interested in relocating. The current team lead is reportedly a major part of the problem. I imagine that I will be seen as the hated “Pro from Dover”.
I have been very effective in the past at motivating small teams although not in this short a period and usually from a position as a peer rather than a consultant. I expect that I will be empowered to retain the current team lead or replace him at my discretion and yet I know that the reality may be a somewhat more lengthy process.
Does anyone have any experience in a similar situation?