For groups to work effectively they must have the following:

1) Good information. Bad information will result in bad results. Good, factual information is essential as a foundation for making good decisions.

2) Trust – the individuals must be able to trust each other, be vulnerable yet able to keep the end in mind. Should be able to disagree agreeably for the betterment of the whole

3) Be honest about past performance, both successes and failures

4) Be honest about what isn’t happening

5) Be honest about expectations as individuals and as a group