Introduction: Effective Teamwork - A Ten-Step Model -- 1. Establish Direction and Goals -- 2. Establish Clear Roles and Ground Rules for Teams -- 3. Establish Accountability -- 4. Develop Team-Leadership Skills -- 5. Develop Communication Skills -- 6. Develop Conflict-Management Skills -- 7. Establish a Well-Defined Decision-Making Process and Empower Team Members -- 8. Establish Positive Team Behaviors -- 9. Recognize and Reward Team Performance -- 10. Make Teamwork Part of the Culture