An effective team

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1. There is a high level of trust.

2. The team understands the objectives, roles, and tasks to win.

3. Team members have input into these objectives and roles.

4. Team members accept responsibility for their roles.

5. Team diversity is celebrated and utilized.

6. Leadership encourages participation & empowers the team.

7. Team members are open about ideas, issues, and feelings.

8. When there is disagreement, team members can effectively manage conflict.

9. All team members participate in problem-solving and decision-making, and consensus is preferred.

10. The team regularly reviews its performance.

11. The team continuously improves.