An effective producer must develop leadership skills to keep the team motivated, maintain morale, and take care of their needs. Leaders are people who possess and exude confidence, a strong vision, values, and an appreciation for the people with whom they are working. Team building is a critical part of the game development process and often one of the most neglected. Team buy-in and motivation are important elements of a strong team. Cross-training is a good way to integrate new people into the team as well. There are many ways in which people communicate with each other on the development team. Effective communication ensures that members are in sync on the project goals and vision of the game. Team meetings are an important way in which to communicate information to the team at large. Status reports are a common way in which to provide an update to a group of people about what’s going on with the project.