It’s easy to assume that everyone knows how to work on a team — and on some level this is true. But each member of your team probably has her own understanding of how to collaborate, not to mention individual styles and preferences. If you ask six team members what they think “completing work on time” entails, you’ll probably get six different answers. The same holds true for your team’s other aspirations. It’s tempting to get going on the task work of a project, skimping on the people aspects of team work. But agreeing on clear rules of conduct allows you to blend individual team members into one cohesive unit.