What are the steps in assembling a project team? Which is most critical? Why?

What will be an ideal response?

The first step in building a project team is to examine the work breakdown structure and identify the skills required to perform the assignments. The second step is to identify the personnel that have these skills and talk to them about the project. The project manager must then negotiate with the functional supervisor about the availability of the skilled personnel. If this is successful, the team can be assembled and the project moves into the next phase of role clarification and responsibility determination. If the desired people are not available, the project manager should renegotiate with top management and if successful, then assembles the team. If negotiations with top management are unsuccessful, then the project manager should turn to a fallback position. Answers will vary as to which step is most critical.