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1. Establish Expectations

• Set ground rules and let your expectations be known from the start

• Define the standard of conduct for the team to ensure that each person’s conduct and contributions are appropriate

2. Create a Clear Map

• Map out what is the overall goal and how you are going to measure the progress

• Set, implement and track goals as a team to increase efficiency and improve productivity

• Line up the priorities and have a clear map to success

3. Clear Communication

• Good teams brainstorm solutions and provide status updates when completing tasks

• Clear streamline communication helps with clarifying who is in charge and eliminates unnecessary problems that may occur in the workplace

4. Diversify Perspectives

• Hire people from different backgrounds, experiences, and ages

• Cover your blind spots and surround yourself with people who will inform the judgment calls you make and the content you put out

5. Shared Culture

• Unite the team with a company culture

• This allows people feel to like they belong, and they are more important than just a number

• Studies show that strong culture correlates with stronger performance and results

6. Celebrate and Reward

• Celebrate both team and individual performance

• This will build morale and motivate your team to continue working hard