n and end up costing you a lot of money. In the planning process, team composition and the type of team to be used should be examined. Team composition is about choosing the right people for the right job and is very important to team success. The type of team should also be carefully chosen because, as Dumaine (1994; 86) points out, "the most common trouble with teams is that many companies rush out and form the wrong kind for the job." The most common types of teams are management teams, work teams, virtual teams, quality circles, and problem-solving teams. By classifying the teams and their roles, a company can ensure that the correct team is chosen, with the right selection of employees, which will increase the likelihood of the success of the team. Another important factor of team building is the establishment of a team mission. A team mission gives you a foundation on which to build, operate and plan for the future. The development of a team mission is therefore an important component to consider when team building. Denton (1992; 88) suggests that the defining of the team's mission will then lead to clarification of member's roles. Each member of the team should know exactly what role he or she is to play, and only when these roles are clear does the team achieve goals. Role clarification will also ensure that the workload is evenly spread among the team members so that no one person is over burdened.Leadership is also a very important component of any team. Team leadership can affect the team's performance and solidarity. To keep these two things to a maximum, Denton (1992) suggests that leaders should be able to deep the team on track and that high cohesiveness results when leaders were supportive of positive group dynamics and treated the group as a team. A good team leader will go a long way towards unifying the team and helping members work well together. While there are many factors that must all come together...
