
the first thing to understand is what makes a compensation package competitive against those of others in the industry. An apples-to-apples approach, or as close as you can get to that, is generally best when determining comparable value.
To have a great team, there is no surefire recipe for success. A combination of solid leadership, communication, and access to good resources contribute to productive collaboration, but it all comes down to having people who understand each other and work well together.