Empowerment is an essential ingredient of a successful cross-functional team. And it's importance extends to just about every type and manner of team, including those composed of scientists, technical professionals, service staff, administrative people, and even managers. In Volume VI of The Parker Team Series, Team Empowerment: 20 Ways to Get There, author Glenn Parker explains the in-and-outs of what exactly an empowered team is or is not, the risks and benefits of empowered teams, and how to build and maintain an empowered team.