18 Traits of a Productive Team

Here are 18 basic traits and characteristics of a productive team. A healthy team:

1. Works toward a common goal
2. Develops its members’ abilities and skills
3. Effectively uses its time, gifts, talents, and skills
4. Embraces the diverse skills of each member on the team
5. Is committed to continuous improvement
6. Builds morale internally
7. Performs effectively and produces results
8. Accepts praise and criticism
9. Cooperates rather than competes
10. Maintains a positive attitude toward everyone’s ideas
11. Stays on the task
12. Uses resources wisely
13. Communicates openly
14. Teaches and learns from each other
15. Resolves conflicts effectively
16. Welcomes challenges
17. Shares pride in its accomplishments
18. Celebrates success!