No matter what kind of project you are choosing to do, there will certainly be a group of people involved. Maybe you are working together with a team, maybe you have students or a club that you are leading. In any situation, taking leadership means having a good understanding of how the group comes together, interacts, and comes to perform at its best collectively. There are many many teambuilding books and articles available online. Included here are a few of the main points in understanding a group's life cycle and your role as a facilitator of the group.