Marked by a sense of the team member’s collective attributes and sense of functioning as a unit, a team in this phase is productive, addresses conflict well and effectively leverages its knowledge and resources to function well. Members in this phase understand
each other's strengths and weaknesses and seek to find collaborative solutions to issues. This phase uses all the tools developed
in the prior phases: Basic Communication Skills (including intrapersonal and interpersonal skills); Conflict Management; and Dialogue and Discussion.