7 Characteristics of

High Performing Teams

By Paul B. Thornton, Author and Trainer

PThornton@stcc.edu

Effective Team Leader

Direct, Discuss, & Delegate

Task and People

The Right People

▪Knowledge▪Skills▪Motivation

▪Diversity

Shared Goals

Lack of shared goals

Defined Roles and Responsibilities

Common Commitment

…to the goal …to the plan …to each other

Agreed upon Operating Rules

Say what’s on your

mind—don’t hold back

One conversation at a time

Fully consider all ideas

Strive for consensus

Start and end meeting on time

Complete action items

Hold People Accountable

7 Traits of High performing Teams

Effective Team Leader The Right People Shared Goals Defined Roles and Responsibilities Common Commitment Hold People Accountable