Appendix: Characteristics of an Effective Team

A team that is mature and effective has been painstakingly built. Problems have been worked through, relationships deepened, and roles clarified. When successful teams are examined, we find that they have achieved definite progress in the following areas.

Appropriate Leadership. The team manager has the skills and the intention to develop a team approach and allocates time to team-building activities. Management in the team is seen as a shared function. Individuals other than the manager are given the opportunity to exercise leadership when their skills are appropriate to the needs of the team.