Participative leadership – Engaging team members

Effective decision-making – Using a blend of rational and intuitive decision making methods, depending on that nature of the decision task

Open and clear communication – Ensuring that the team mutually constructs shared meaning, using effective communication methods and channels

Valued diversity – Valuing a diversity of experience and background in team, contributing to a diversity of viewpoints, leading to better decision making and solutions

Mutual trust – Trusting in other team members and trusting in the team as an entity

Managing conflict – Dealing with conflict openly and transparently and not allowing grudges to build up and destroy team morale

Clear goals – Goals that are developed using SMART criteria; also each goal must have personal meaning and resonance for each team member, building commitment and engagement

Defined roles and responsibilities – Each team member understands what they must do (and what they must not do) to demonstrate their commitment to the team and to support team success

Coordinative relationship – The bonds between the team members allow them to seamlessly coordinate their work to achieve both efficiency and effectiveness

Positive atmosphere – An overall team culture that is open, transparent, positive, future-focused and able to deliver success.

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