Misunderstandings are often the result of ignorance. People often have different individual work habits. Behavior that appears to demonstrate a total lack of concern or that appears pushy is often due to how a person approaches solving a problem. Do not rely on non-verbal communication or no communications when trying to understand how a team member is approaching a problem. Another common problem is the failure to communicate when you need help or when you have a personal problem.
Silence always results in disaster.
Be sure to tell your team members when you do not understand how to complete an assignment or when you have a personal problem that will not allow you to complete the assignment. Remember, the sooner you let someone know the sooner your team member can help you out. Establish a team protocol. The operational dynamics of your team meetings will greatly influence the success and the amount of time required to fulfill team assignments. Hold team meetings regularly.