The capable project manager understands what motivates team members and creates a supportive environment in which individuals work as part of a high-performing team and are energized to excel. A project manager can create such an environment by encouraging participation and involvement by all members of the project team. Techniques include facilitating project meetings so as to draw all individuals into the discussions, soliciting an individual’s ideas when meeting separately with that person, and having various team members participate in presentations to the customer or the company’s upper management. The project manager shows that he or she values the contributions of each team member by seeking advice and suggestions. By example, the project manager encourages team members to seek advice from one another. In addition to allowing each member to tap into the knowledge and expertise of other team members, this approach creates a sense of support and mutual respect within the team for the unique expertise each person brings to the team.