When teams are performing at their best, excellent results can be achieved, so it's important for everyone in a team to understand what it takes to make a high-performing team. Teams must adapt and change when necessary, and all changes come with some risk. This lesson will teach you about responsible risk-taking and how to apply the characteristics of responsible risk-takers to become a more effective change agent. You will understand how preparation steps for risk-taking create a safe environment for risk and reduce uncertainty.