The mediator noticed that tension was still evident between the nurse manager and staff members. He informed the chief nursing officer that to begin team-building, it would be important that everyone:

a. Work together in a respectful, civil man-ner.
b. Use avoidance techniques when con-fronted with a conflict.
c. Develop a personal friendship with each other.
d. Socialize frequently outside of work.


A
For team-building to occur, team members need to be able to listen actively and respect one another's opinions, while feeling comfortable in openly expressing their own.

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