http://reflectionleadership.net/follower-reflection/have-you-ever-been-part-of-a-highly-functional-team/ Taking the Time to Reflect on What it Takes to Lead Thu, 10 Mar 2011 21:35:29 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 http://reflectionleadership.net/follower-reflection/have-you-ever-been-part-of-a-highly-functional-team/comment-page-1/#comment-172 Diana Galer Wed, 10 Feb 2010 21:46:17 +0000 http://reflectionleadership.net/reflection-leadership/have-you-ever-been-part-of-a-highly-functional-team/#comment-172 When you are on a great team you know it. For me one of the key elements needed for a team to function well is a commitment to a single purpose. This is not a goal or mission but an understanding of the true benefit of accomplishing the team's objectives. In addition, it is essential that members of the team trust that each member is bought into the success of the team and each other. Lastly, the members of the team must feel comfortable in and seek each others' company. If these elements exist, honest, frank and timely communication can flow. When you are on a great team you know it. For me one of the key elements needed for a team to function well is a commitment to a single purpose. This is not a goal or mission but an understanding of the true benefit of accomplishing the team’s objectives. In addition, it is essential that members of the team trust that each member is bought into the success of the team and each other. Lastly, the members of the team must feel comfortable in and seek each others’ company. If these elements exist, honest, frank and timely communication can flow.

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