How to Build More Productive Teams

I read an article this week titled Google searches itself to build more productive teams

The essence of the article is this statement, how teams work together is more important than who is on a team.

The entire article is referenced below, however some of the key takeaways for me include the following:

•  "nothing is more important than having a goal that inspires and organizes people's efforts."
•  “Google's study, based on data analysis, found that teams work best when their members feel like they can take risks, can count on each other, have clear goals and believe their work matters.”
• "The social aspect of teams is very important because many times people are just not motivated to work for money alone," Hu says. "They want to have the opportunity to achieve a positive impact on the lives of others."
• "Team work matters, and if you want to have the best team of employees possible, you will manage them intelligently," said Lindy Greer, who teaches at Stanford University's business school. "If you just put people together they're going to crash and burn unless they have conflict resolution training, a manager who can coordinate roles and opportunities to learn with one another."

I am seeking examples in my growth to understanding effective communications. These examples offer a great way to inspire toward a shared vision, connect social needs and develop an environment for success.

Reference:

http://phys.org/news/2015-11-google-productive-teams.html#jCp