Why Do Some Teams Work Better Than Others?

Team performance can be influenced by: clarity of purpose; role clarity; relevant skills; communication; trust; leadership; coordination; resources; task design; team composition; organizational environment.

That matters because: A teamwork problem is not always a people problem. Sometimes the system is poorly designed.

A team may struggle because: responsibilities overlap; goals conflict; resources are inadequate; decisions are unclear; incentives encourage competition; communication channels are poor.

Good team diagnosis therefore examines both: people + system.