Building Effective Teams

2011-03-15T08:50:00.000-06:00

High Performing Team Characteristics

Team strategy, direction and goals are clear and supported by members.
Team members are technically & functionally competent for tasks and willing to fulfill their roles.
The various roles, accountabilities and interdependencies within the team are clear.
Team members are committed to achieving team results.
The leadership, communication and decision-making processes are clear and applied.
Team members share ownership and accountability for results. Members exercise the license to address any issue concerning how the team operates.
Team members are confident addressing conflicts within the team. They are candid and work openly toward mutually agreed solutions.
The team routinely assesses progress and results, evaluating how the team operates and members participate.
Trust is demonstrated by mutual support and acceptance of diverse skills, perceptions and personalities working in synergy with one another.
Results are achieved.