Characteristics of a High-Performing Team
Adapted from Creating the High-Performance Team, by Buchholz and Roth, Wilson Learning


Participative leadership
     -- creating an interdependency by empowering, freeing up, and serving others
Shared responsibility
     -- establishing an environment in which all team members feel responsibility as the 
         manager for the performance of the team
Aligned on purpose
     -- having a sense of common purpose about why the team exists and the function it serves
High communication
     -- creating a climate of trust and open, honest communication
Future focused
     -- seeing change as an opportunity for growth
Focused on task
     --  keeping meetings and interactions focused on results
Creative talents
     -- applying indivdual talents and creativity
Rapid response
     -- identifying and acting on opportunities
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