Concentrate teamwork on product-target with daily interaction and calibration to the plan.

Insist on clear product definition through collaboration,  storyboarding, requirements, and specifications.

Encourage group ownership of goals through participation and consensus.

Minimize workplace distractions by establishing quiet work areas and protocols for interruptions and meetings.

Ensure progress by completing milestones and establishing decision points in the development process.

Maximize efforts by focusing team on core competencies and establishing relationships with outside professionals for specialized activities.

Maintain constant communications with sales, marketing, senior management, and customers in order to anticipate changes to the plan due to market movement during development.

Incorporate flexibility and generality into the design to minimize impact of changes.