ABSTRACT
A successful team is creative and flexible and the achievements of the team are greater than the achievements of individuals in the team working separately would be. A successful team is likely to be led by a leader who encourages collaboration and empowerment, who trusts and praises individuals in the team and who is receptive to new ideas and opportunities. Productive, well chaired meetings can help to create a purposeful team spirit and greatly increase the effectiveness of a department or group. Equally, badly organized and poorly focused meetings lower morale and sap energy. A tongue in cheek way of understanding what makes an effective meeting is to consider what makes an ineffective meeting and then pledging to do the opposite. The chapter presents a case study on Sue, who lacks basic management skills and is failing to motivate, communicate and organize. Team leaders should encourage collaboration by adopting a democratic style as often as possible.
