3c - Preparing a team for action Having explained to Carol how you would establish and orient a team for a project, the next step is to plan how you would develop processes and methods to support the team for action. There are a number of factors Carol wants you to consider and discuss with her, to ensure that you have covered the essentials for setting up the team... She has asked you to consider the way the team will communicate with each other throughout the duration of the project. Firstly, to keep up to date and open lines of communication going. Secondly, it's normal for conflicts or frustrations to arise when working with a team of people who have varied perspectives, ideas, strengths, experience, agendas, etc. For a team to travel together, they need to find consensus, even when they don't always agree. Being prepared for this will ensure that when these arise, the team have a respectful process to follow that maintains and builds on the integrity of interpersonal relationships and trust. Carol also wants you to explain how you would develop a 4-week strategic plan with the team. It's important in any effective team to