Making teamwork dream work / Rosanne Raso

The reported results of extensive Google research found only two essential attributes of successful teams and they aren't about demographics, such as smart people or certain personality types. The first is that all team members have equal time to speak up. The second is that the team is socially sensitive to its members. That's it -- having a voice and feeling valued and safe. Combining these two attributes leads to joyful, high-functioning teams, according to Google's research. This type of teamwork is dream work. Bad days are little to none, you love coming to work, the energy is inspiring, you have fun while you work, and the outcomes are amazing. The results are always better than any one person can do on his or her own.

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