How Effective Teams Work You might have worked with a group that never seemed to get anything accomplished. After a nonproductive meeting, you might have come away wondering how the meeting time could have been used more efficiently. There are common behaviors that ensure effective team functioning. Set clear goals. Written goals need to be defined within the first few contacts at special meetings to focus individuals' efforts toward achieving the group's purpose.
Goals help to clarify direction for future actions.
Be sure to set up deadlines for accomplishing tasks and be clear about who is responsible. Establish a process for periodic evaluation of the work in terms of the goals. Schedule separate meetings to accomplish this. Always have an agenda for meetings and stick to it. Take advantage of individual talents.