Clarifying questions are asked when understanding is tough. Conflicts are focused on issues and not persons. Communications between members are closed and guarded. Communications between members are open. Most members feel comfortable to share thoughts.
Communications are open and focused on the task at hand.
The council openly seeks out minority opinions to make sure all information is gathered. The group never evaluates its functioning or process. The group occasionally evaluates its functioning or process and sometimes changes. The group regularly evaluates its functioning and processes and makes adjustments accordingly. The roles and responsibilities of council members often overlap or are unclear.