Transitions at Work

In analyzing the effectiveness of an empowered team and assessing options for improving performance, a team leader should ask the following ten questions:

1. Does the team have a clear mandate and management support?
2. Do team members have a common understanding of team goals?
3. Has the team agreed on procedures to guide its functioning?
4. Have team members agreed on clear roles and responsibilities?
5. Has the team agreed on a decision-making process?
6. Do team members share their experience and expertise?
7. Do team members trust each other and treat each other with respect?
8. Do team members feel that communication is open and their ideas are considered?
9. Does the team evaluate its own performance against its goals?
10. Does the team recognize and celebrate members’ contributions?

Refer to this checklist when establishing your team. It is helpful to review these questions with the team at the outset, when the team is forming, and then at various times during the life of the team.

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