1. The document discusses key factors that define and contribute to effective team performance such as having a common purpose, putting people together to work cooperatively, and being mutually accountable.
2. Six critical skills for team members are identified: interpersonal communication, systematic problem-solving, planning and goal setting, collaborative conflict resolution, group decision making, and meeting management.
3. The "Seven C's of Effective Team Performance" are outlined as clarity, capability, collaboration, commitment, communication, continuous improvement, and creativity.