Editing Structuring Teams (section)

== What do effective teams have in common? ==
Effective teams usually have three elements in common: 

* They are '''bounded'''. It is clear who is on the team and who is not on the team. It is clear how new people can join the team and what is expected of those who must leave the team.
* They are '''stable'''. People make clear tangible commitments: regular meetings, length of time, etc. Your team is not a revolving door, never knowing who will show up.
* They are '''diverse'''. It has the appropriate diversity of skills, talents, viewpoints, and constituencies that will be needed to do a good job.