This document discusses teams and team building. It defines a team as a group of people who depend on each other to combine their skills and achieve a common goal, even if they are not physically together. Team building is described as a process that helps groups develop into effective teams by clarifying their tasks and how members can work together. Key aspects of team building include setting objectives, involving the whole team, maintaining unity, clear communication, and consulting members before decisions. Successful team performance relies on having a clear strategy, defined roles and responsibilities, open communication, rapid response to problems, and effective leadership. Team building can improve creativity, initiative, vision, growth, and sense of community among members.