The document discusses team work and the characteristics of effective teams. It explains that team work requires members to subordinate individual interests for the common goal. Effective teams have a clear goal, structure, principled leadership, commitment among members, and support from outside. Teams progress through forming, storming, norming, and performing stages of growth. The team leader is the most important member and their responsibilities include understanding skills, providing purpose, motivating members, monitoring progress, and achieving goals on time.