Dependability and communication are essential traits in team members. When these falter or do not exist, it can lead to a breakdown in group trust. While long-term projects typically support relationship building, short-term projects may not allow the time for personal relationships to grow. However, a commitment to shared goals and to one another allows stronger bonds to develop among team members, no matter the duration of the project.

Effective team members share a collective purpose, support one another, diffuse conflict, and play to the strengths each individual brings to the team.

Learn more about the top ten traits effective team members possess below.