In order to build a team spirit, the following five factors are essential:

1. Open communication
2. Empowerment
3. Clear roles and responsibilities
4. An effective leader
5. A reward and accountability system for both individual team members and the entire team.

For effective leadership, check the following list. Try to do every item:

• Set clear goals for each team member and the team.
• Give clear directions for those who need it.
• Share examples and experiences of your personal successes and mistakes in order to relate to the team.
• Emphasize the positive rather than the negative in your talks with your team.
• Give continual feedback to each team member and to the team —— both positive and constructive.
• Use small successes to build team cohesiveness.
• Practice what you say.
• Express your and the organization’s appreciation through rewards, if available.
• Develop a constructive relationship——both you and the team are working together toward the same goals.
• Make change happen for the better by encouraging creativity and innovation.
• Encourage self-reliance and self-development.
• Encourage team members to express their views during conflict and share yours with them.
• Have your team see its connection to the larger organization and to customers and / or the community.