Project Team members carry out tasks specified by the Project Manager with agreed deliverables and timescales.

Team members take responsibility for their own tasks, keep the project manager informed of progress and exercise initiative when they become aware of issues outside their immediate responsibiities.

PMI says – ‘Project Team Members – the persons who report either directly or indirectly to the project manager and who are responsible for performing project work as a regular part of their assigned duties’  – PMBOK guide.

Ideal team members have the following attributes:-

1) They are willing and enthusiastic members.

2) They are Technical experts in their field.

3) They are honest and open.

4) They feel able to express their opinion.

5) Their contribution is valued.

A successful team has members who contribute value and take responsibility for their tasks. This scenario is enabled by a project manager who listens to his team and creates an enabling atmosphere.

ref: The Definitive Guide to Project Management – S.Nokes, S.Kelly FT