The more empowered team members are within the team environment, the more likely they are to be productive, dedicated and committed to the objectives. An effective team will always have a number of the following qualities and attributes:
- A sense of team belonging
- Members of the team will respect each other and work well together
- Co-operation
- Open communication
- A common goal and sense of purpose
- The ability to plan according to team goals
- Decision-making capabilities
- Effective leadership