The ability to assemble and transform individuals into an effective, efficient and productive team involves expertise, skill and a true understanding of the human condition. It can’t be accomplished by accident or serendipity; it requires effort, energy and commitment. You will learn: The types of teams How to develop the skills needed to be a successful team leader How to define your team’s purpose Ways to communicate the team’s purpose to others in order to achieve optimum performance and productivity How many should be on a team How to use individual differences for collective advantage The nine components effective teams need How to build and maintain team trust How to deal with non-contributing team members To identify and address the six team-building issues