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To form the team, the way you recruit your potential team mates is important. Sometimes, you might not have a say in forming your team, especially if you are tasked to be a leader among equals in organising activities, so this article may not useful to you. Otherwise, you will need a plan in recruiting like-minded individuals to aid you in achieving your goals.

Here are some pointers for consideration when enrolling people into your team:

Is the potential candidate...

• resourceful? This will help the team in getting resources such as sponsorship, performers, suppliers, etc.
• independent? This will prevent team members from relying on you to push them when deadlines have reached.
• reliable? Can he/she deliver what was promised? The last thing you need is a surprise on the day of your event.
• a good team player? Unnecessary conflicts and childish arguments delay progress and affect team morale.