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1.1.Share a common purpose / goals Share a common purpose / goals

2.2.Build relationships for trust and respect Build relationships for trust and respect

3.3.Plan thoroughly before acting. Plan thoroughly before acting.

4.4.Respect and understand each others' Respect and understand each others' "diversity" "diversity"

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5.5. Emphasize and support team goals Emphasize and support team goals 6.6. Reward individual performance that Reward individual performance that

supports the team. supports the team. 7.7. Communicate effectively Communicate effectively 8.8. Practice effective dialogue instead of Practice effective dialogue instead of

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9.9. Know how to build consensusKnow how to build consensus10.10. Identify and resolve group conflicts Identify and resolve group conflicts 11.11. Vary levels and intensity of workVary levels and intensity of work12.12. Respect the value of being playful at Respect the value of being playful at

times times

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13.13. Provide a balance between work and home. Provide a balance between work and home.

14.14. Critique the way they work as a team, Critique the way they work as a team, regularly and consistentlyregularly and consistently

15.15.   Practice continuous improvement Practice continuous improvement