====== 7 Key Factors of Effective Development Teams ====== - Common Purpose. Get everyone on the same page. - Commitment. Do what's necessary to get the job done. - Trust. Establish trust because it's mandatory even when you don't always agree. - Understand The Process. Master the tools and processes before coding begins. - Communication. Share knowledge and information constantly. - Resources. Have adequate resources at the outset so team can focus on the project, not the tools. - Leadership. Ensure leaders are in place to make technical or business decisions. ---- Tubbs, J. (2010, March). Team Building Goes Viral. Dr. Dobb's Digest