Features of Effective Teams

Question 1

Team Size

Answer 1

Teams of around 4-6 are the most effective, because if a team is too large, members may not all have the opportunity to contribute, but if a team is too small, the danger exists of only one or 2 people dominating the team. Therefore, a good team size is effective as it balances out the roles of all the members.

Question 2

Team Membership

Answer 2

Effective teams are made up of members that have a range of personalities, interests, age and experience, so some common ground will help team members bond, however a variety is needed to ensure member bring in different perspectives and thinking.

Question 3

Team Development

Answer 3

Effective teams are made up of a group of employees who have worked together for a while and should know each other fairly well and have developed some social connections and will therefore be more settled, confident and more productive.

Question 4

Leadership

Answer 4

Effective teams have an effective leader who can motivate the team, minimise conflict and support the team to achieve its collective goals.

Question 5

Clear Goals/Roles

Answer 5

In effective teams goals are clear and roles are defined for each member because there is clear structure and purpose.

Question 6

Strong Communication

Answer 6

Effective teams communicate regularly to ensure there is strong commitment and collaboration between team members. This helps ensure that everyone feels like a team member and everyone is clear what their task is and how the team is progressing towards their shared goals.