xviii) Successful Teams Operate in this Context

. A shared goal/mission/purpose/approach that everyone agrees upon and is committed to accomplishing

. A climate of trust

. Open and honest communications environment for expressing views

. A sense of belonging to the team and commitment to its actions

. Diversity valued as an asset

. Creativity and risk-taking are encouraged for the right reasons

. Ability to self-correct

. Members are interdependent

. Consensus decision-making

. Participative leadership