Max De Pree on Teams

Max DePree lists 8 essential rights that all team members should have a right to expect in his book Leadership is an Art. While maybe not an exhaustive list and you could argue some are close to be redundant, it is a pretty good list to review when leading a new team:

1. The Right to be Needed (Can I contribute?)
2. The Right to be Involved (What can I own?)
3. The Right to a Covenantal Relationships (Will our relationship be meaningful?)
4. The Right to Understand (What is the mission? our strategy?)
5. The Right to Affect One's Own Destiny (Can I influence my own destiny?)
6. The Right to be Accountable (Will I be able to see how I contribute?)
7. The Right to Appeal (Can I protect my rights?)
8. The Right to Make a Commitment (Will they let me do my best?)

Leadership is an Art is a good read. I recommend it as a self-study tool in exploring your own leadership journey.