CHARACTERISTICS OF

EFFECTIVE TEAM
MEMBERS
NO. 16-29

company, the team leader

and the team.
18. View criticism as an
opportunity to learn.
19. State problems, along
with the alternative
solution/option.

20. Give praise and recognition

when warranted.
21. Operate within parameters of
team rules.
22. Confront the team leader
when his or her behavior is not
helping the team.

23. Share ideas freely and

enthusiastically.
24. Encourage others to
express their ideas fully.
25. Ask one another for
opinions and listen to
them.

26. Criticize ideas, not people.

27. Avoid disruptive behavior such as
side conversation inside jokes.
28. Avoid defensiveness when fellow
team members disagree with your
ideas.
29. Attend meetings regularly and
promptly.

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