Effective Team Leaders LaFasto and Larson (2001) studied 600 teams with 6,000 members and found the following behaviours:- Keeps team focused on the goal Maintains a collaborative climate Builds confidence among members Demonstrates technical competence Sets priorities Manages performance Larson, Carl and Lafasto, Frank (1989) Teamwork: What must go right and what can go wrong Sage Publications

Building an Effective Team Clear, evaluating goal Results-driven structure Competent team members Unified commitment Collaborative climate Standards of excellence External support and recognition Principled leadership