Volume 1 of the High-Performance Teams Series, First Team shows you how to lay the groundwork that will let your new team tackle its assignments with verve and imagination.You'll discover how to convert suspicion and cynicism into participation and commitment; establish ground rules that promote mutual respect; get more from every meeting; prevent personal and team goals from clashing; recognize early "storm warnings" that indicate flagging motivation; and use humor to manage stress and build relationships.Plus, you'll get Profiles of high-performance teams... Quizzes that measure your strengths and pinpoint areas that need improvement... What Would You Do? features that challenge you to generate solutions to team problems... and dozens of Quick Tips that you can put into action immediately. Read Less