A leader ls a person who lnfluences a group of people Lowards a speclflc resulL

Leaders are recognlzed by Lhelr capaclLy for carlng for oLhers clear communlcaLlon
and a commlLmenL Lo perslsL



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O There must be an awareness oI unity on the part oI all its members.
O There must be interpersonal relationship. Members must have a chance to contribute, and
learn Irom and work with others.
O The members must have the ability to act together toward a common goal.
Ten characteristics of well-functioning teams:
O !urpose: Members proudly share a sense oI why the team exists and are invested in
accomplishing its mission and goals.
O !riorities: Members know what needs to be done next, by whom, and by when to achieve
team goals.
O #oles: Members know their roles in getting tasks done and when to allow a more skillIul
member to do a certain task.
O ecisions: Authority and decision-making lines are clearly understood.
O onIlict: onIlict is dealt with openly and is considered important to decision-making
and personal growth.
O !ersonal traits: members Ieel their unique personalities are appreciated and well utilized.
O orms: Group norms Ior working together are set and seen as standards Ior every one in
the groups.
O IIectiveness: Members Iind team meetings eIIicient and productive and look Iorward to
this time together.
O $uccess: Members know clearly when the team has met with success and share in this
equally and proudly.
O Training: Opportunities Ior Ieedback and updating skills are provided and taken
advantage oI by team members.