ABSTRACT
Building a successful project team is one of the most crucial elements influencing project success. When project teams fail to exhibit effective teamwork, the project is more likely to have problems with schedule, budget, and quality. Setting team goals provides the foundation for successful teamwork. This can provide a shared sense of purpose, which unifies the team members and offers a framework for deciding on team direction and for assessing team performance. Goals should be measurable in order to assess project progress and to provide guidance on how to make adjustments, when there are problems. It is critical that each team member understands her/his role on the team and there is a clear description of the responsibilities and expectations for that role. This makes it easier to assign task leadership and establish solid working relationships between team members and to assess individual performance.
