1. Tuckman's Stages of team development
Forming: Uncertainty about roles, looking outside for guidance
Storming: GroPerformingwing confidence in team, rejecting outside authority
Norming: Concern about being different, wanting to be part of team
Performing: Concern with getting the job done
2. Effective Team Members
a) Functions as an effective member or leader
b) Earns the trust and confidence
c) Recognises the value of alternative and diverse viewpoints认识到不同观点的价值
3. The characteristics of effective teams
a) Clear communication among all members
b) Regular brainstorming session with all members participating
c) Consensus among team members团队成员的共识
d) Problem solving done by the group
e) Commitment to the project and the other team members
f) Regular team meetings which are effective and inclusive
g) Timely hand off from team members to others to ensure the project keeps moving in the right direction
h) Positive, supportive working relationships among all team members