Why is it worked so well? What were the characteristics that make it different?
It is difficult to identify them because each team is unique and they can create a specific and functional environment that everything connected well and everybody feel good working there.
Anyway, there are some enabling conditions considered important for a high performance team and great team work, including Compelling direction (Common focus with a same direction for all), Strong culture (High performing teams include members with a balance of skills), Supportive context (Third conditions that support the team) and Shared mindset (similar way of work that support the excellence and the team evolution).
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