This paper discusses the
characteristics of high-
performance teams and how a group can become a high-performance team. Included is an examination of the impact of
demographic and cultural
diversity on group behavior. Diversity in culture and demographic characteristics can be a source of friction and conflict or be one of the team's greatest strengths. A group can become a high-
performing Team by understanding how cultural and demographic dissimilarity influences group behavior. High-performing teams leverage their diversity for competitive advantage.