GETTING READY
The first meeting should define and begin work on the four elements that are critical to team success: purpose and direction, roles and responsibilities, procedures and practices, and cooperation and relationships.
It's up to the team leader to prepare team members to address these four issues during the first meeting. One effective way to do this is through one-on-one meetings with the members. The team leader may also use e-mail bulletins or broadcast voice mails.
In any case, the communication must contain information that is useful. New team members will want to know the date and location of the first meeting; travel and lodging information, if applicable; and all the team members' names and contact information, along with the ...
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