- often don't know why they are a team (ie: have no clear sense of purpose)
- have members who do not share common goals
- have unrealistic and unattainable goals and expectations
- do not always show respect for all members
- do not listen to or seek all team members
ideas and opinions
- leave roles and responsiblities vague and unclear
- may assume but not agree upon how they will function
- do not clarify how they will make decisions
- avoid conflict since they think this will keep everyone happy
- squander members' time and team resources
- seldom or never take time to review their effectiveness for both
- accomplishing their tasks and
- maintaining good interpersonal relationships

When you are part of an ineffective team, you