Characteristics of High Performing Teams

Team members:

• Share a common purpose / goals
• Build relationships for trust and respect
• Balance task and process
• Plan thoroughly before acting.
• Involve members in clear problem-solving and decision making procedures
• Respect and understand each others' "diversity"
• Value synergism and interdependence
• Emphasize and support team goals
• Reward individual performance that supports the team.
• Communicate effectively
• Practice effective dialogue instead of debate Identify and resolve group conflicts
• Vary levels and intensity of work.
• Provide a balance between work and home.
• Critique the way they work as a team, regularly and consistently
•  Practice continuous improvement

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