An effective team member is tolerant of others, does not intimidate, and will not be intimidated by others. People that are seen as superstars or overachievers by other team members usually do not fit into a team environment very well because they are used to doing things by and for themselves. Underachievers who may be seen as unmotivated and habitually negative are frequently rejected by the team. People discuss the subject at hand and are willing to work through conflict as opposed to avoidance of conflict. Everyone has a chance to state his or her views.
Members know and use problem-solving steps.
Members are clear about group decisions and are committed to them. Frequent feedback is given to help members stay focused on team goals. When this happens, the team can lose its effectiveness as a group in drawing upon the knowledge, experiences, and ideas of all team members in coming up with the best solutions for accomplishing the team objectives. Team members need to understand that conflict is a part of every group and learning to manage it will lead to more productive, satisfied team members and a greater exchange of ideas. Leads to more accomplishments by team members Figure 2.