Guidelines for the development and implementation of empowered teams in Education K-12, based on the analysis of the Quality Empowerment survey for Teams (QUEST) and the Team Interview Questionnaire were established in this research study. The results of the surveys and interviews, supported by a review of related literature, established these guidelines. Seven major factors were deemed essential by team members when considering team development and implementation effectiveness, team success and empoweremtn. These were: (1) provide meeded team building training including both technical skills and interpersonal relationship skills in forms of a district staff development program and outside consultant training; (2) include necessary time in the school schedule for the teaming process; (3) provide an environment where there is an openness to team members' opinions and ideas coupled with support and encouragement of new ideas and follow through on team recommendations; (4) include a true representation of groups on teams to voice their own concerns and provide well organized teams with a balanced participation on them to facilitate and enhance decision making and problem solving outcomes; (5) respect and trust team members; (6) insure effective and efficient methods of communication among team members, staff, administrators, parents, and community members; and (7) recognize team members for their time and effort.
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