How do you optimize the interpersonal dynamics among your high performance project team members?

Cohesiveness is the extent to which team members stick together and remain united in the pursuit of a common goal.Members of a highly cohesive team focus on the process, not the person; they respect everyone on the team, assuming good motives; and they fully commit to team decisions and strategies, creating accountability among the team. Morale is also higher in cohesive teams because of increased team member communication and friendly team environment.Cohesiveness alone will not guarantee success without organizational commitment. Team members can feel cohesion with their teammates but be completely detached from organizational values and vice versa.Above and beyond cohesiveness there are other subset factors that are important in team development to make teams work   1. A clear set of objectives, communicated explicitly by management   2. Metrics allowing team members to evaluate their performance and the connection between the work of the team and key business indicators   3. Ongoing training   4. Decision-making authority necessary to reach business goals   5. Team-based rewards and appraisal, not only individual incentives   6. An open culture with easy access to relevant information and to senior management as needed