Five Traits for Most Effective IT Teams

ITThe five dynamics that distinguish effective teams at Google. In descending order of importance they are:

1. Psychological safety

Members feel they can be vulnerable. They know their ideas and opinions will be respected and considered, even when they conflict with those of the rest of the team.

2. Dependability

Members are confident their coworkers will deliver what they are supposed to when they are supposed to.

3. Structure and clarity 

Members understand their roles and the roles of others, and the goals of the team overall.

4. Meaning

Members feel that what they are working on is important to them personally.

5. Impact 

Members believe what they are doing will have a positive effect on the organization and the world.

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