Measure more than just goals—assess group processes as well.
o Observe how the team communicates, how it deals with adversity, how it resolves conflicts, and what other methods it uses to reach its goals.
o Select from several methods for assessing the quality of your team's processes—such as benchmarking (comparing the team's process to that of other, similar teams in the company), outside observation (having an external consultant objectively evaluate the team's processes), ongoing team discussions about process, and project debriefing sessions (identifying what went well and what didn't during completion of a task).
o Also, be sure to solicit outside opinions—for example, customer satisfaction surveys may provide useful insight into how well a team is functioning.