The five keys to a successful Google team

[A Former User]

There's a nice graphic on the site too

http://bit.ly/2lxWqR0

What makes a Google team effective? We shared our research earlier today with the Associated Press, and we're sharing the findings here, as well.

...if we know what makes managers great, why don't we know what makes a team great?

We were dead wrong. Who is on a team matters less than how the team members interact, structure their work, and view their contributions. So much for that magical algorithm.

We learned that there are five key dynamics that set successful teams apart from other teams at Google:

1. Psychological safety: Can we take risks on this team without feeling insecure or embarrassed?

2. Dependability: Can we count on each other to do high quality work on time?

3. Structure & clarity: Are goals, roles, and execution plans on our team clear?

4. Meaning of work: Are we working on something that is personally important for each of us?

5. Impact of work: Do we fundamentally believe that the work we're doing matters?