What preparatory steps need to be taken when first creating a team in order to ensure that the team can function effectively?

This class is called Team Building & Leadership.

This question needs  to be done in APA format with in text citations and references . My book needs to be used as at least one of the references. NO PLAGIARISM! I cant stress that enough--absolutely NO Plagiarism!!!

This is a discussion board question and there isnt a minimum amount of words required. It is due tommorow Saturday--Very Important--I absolutely cant turn this in late, she will not make any exceptions for discussion boards--they are always due on saturdays. I need this tommorow 10/25/14 by 10:00 P.M No Later! PLEASE MEET THE DEADLINE! Or Earlier if possible.

My book is:

Dyer, W. G., Dyer, W. G., Jr., & Dyer, J. H. (2007). Team building: Proven strategies for improving team performance

(4th ed.). San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.