A Tiger Team is a specialized group of experts assembled to solve a specific problem or tackle a critical challenge, often under high pressure and tight deadlines. The term originated from the military and aerospace sectors—famously used during the Apollo 13 mission by NASA—but is now widely used in corporate, cybersecurity, engineering, and tech environments.

• Purpose-Driven: Formed with a specific mission in mind—typically to identify vulnerabilities, improve performance, or resolve major issues.

• Highly Skilled Members: Consists of top performers or specialists with deep expertise in relevant areas.

• Cross-Functional: Team members often come from different departments or fields to provide a range of perspectives.

• Agile and Autonomous: Operates independently with the authority to make decisions and act quickly.

• Result-Oriented: Focuses on delivering practical solutions within a short timeframe.

🛠 Common Uses:

• Cybersecurity: To simulate attacks and identify system weaknesses (ethical hacking).

• Product Development: To accelerate innovation or fix critical product flaws.

• Crisis Management: To handle emergencies or major operational failures.

• Business Strategy: To explore turnaround strategies for failing projects or teams.