Described how particular attitudes and beliefs helped them and their colleagues successfully engage in TD team science. In particular, they cited the importance of an attitude that each discipline, including one's own, has strengths and weaknesses, as well as a belief that the TD approach adds value by leveraging the strengths of multiple disciplines. Equally important was a belief in the added value that can be generated by team-based research, including an appreciation for the unique skills, knowledge and resources that team members can bring to a research project. One interview participant whose colleagues described her as particularly successful in TD team science described her attitude as follows: Trying to be open-minded about the limitations and advantages of what I do. Being very cognizant that everything that a given person does, including myself, in terms of our methodologies, or our technologies, has these specific advantages and roles and limitations. And, when approaching another person, recognizing that you have to be open to the fact that you could help enhance other people's work, and they could help enhance yours. Just being
