Objectives are well understood and accepted by all members of the group. The group has the necessary skills to accomplish its work. Is cohesive, with active but cooperative interaction among members. There is a lot of discussion with nearly everyone participating, but the discussion stays relevant to the task.
Members listen to one another.
Every idea or feeling is given a hearing. There are disagreements. Reasons for these are examined and they are dealt with rather than suppressed. Critique and feedback are frequent and frank, but constructive, and show little evidence of personal attack. Members feel free to express their feelings as well as their ideas - not only on the decision to be made, but also on the group's process.