Whatever we are called to do, the best plan is usually to do it with others.  As is often said, such a approach may not be the quickest or easiest, but it will take you the furthest and ultimately bring the best results.

It is very rare for a team of people to operate in a highly effective manner by accident.   The important question is, what does a team need to work well?

Here is what James Lawrence believes teams need:

• Common purpose
• Reason for cooperation
• Roles and division of labour
• Strategy for cooperation
• Accepted leadership
• Structure for cooperation
• Effective plans and methods
• Process of cooperation
• Solid relationships
• Climate for cooperation
• Excellent communication
• Means of cooperation