Project teams are groups that come together to work on a specific, defined initiative. They usually have representation from many different facets of the organization. And once the project is completed, the project team is typically disbanded. An example might be a group of employees responsible for organizing a health and wellness fair.
Sometimes we use the term project team interchangeably with other groups such as task forces, work groups, and committees. While it's not a major faux pas to intermingle these terms, there are some subtle differences:
Committees, like project teams, typically have representation from multiple areas in the organization. However, committees are often seen as having an ongoing purpose, charter, or set of governing rules. The safety committee is an example of a common workplace committee.
Task forces are like project teams in that they are brought together to accomplish a specific task or initiative. The difference is usually in the initiative...