The discussion will focus on the role of inclusiveness in building a functional work environment. We will address issues like marginalization, exclusion, not being in the loop, and how they hamper effective performance for both individual team members and for the team as a whole

Most of the work that gets done in institutions doesn't happen through the work of one individual. It happens in groups and teams. However, all too often meetings are poorly run. Meetings should be critical forums for sharing ideas and information, for setting objectives, for doing collective work, and for decision-making. Running meetings is a skill, which can be easily learned. This discussion will focus on how to plan, organize and conduct a meeting to maximize efficiency, teamwork and productivity.

What are the characteristics of a collaborative group? How does one integrate collaboration into the core of a team's thinking? Based on the experience of participating in the formation of faculty governance, this discussion will reflect on how to identify a collaborative team, how a leadership team creates a collaborative spirit among themselves, and the team leadership's responsibility to make collaboration a foundation upon which to achieve the team's goals.