In the 21st century, more organizations are moving to the team concept to maximize overall organizational performance through the combined efforts of people. The old adage, "Two heads are better than one" has proven to be a valid statement, as organizations strive to face the many challenges in the internal and external environments.

Please describe the background for the article you researched and describe why this particular best practice scenario appealed to you. What did you learn from the article that you could apply in your business?
What are some characteristics of high performance teams? What are the strengths and weaknesses of business teams? Please share your experiences as a team member in either a business or non-business environment.