Overview
Your own personal time is somewhat fluid right now, but if you are going to spend most of the day in a group dynamic, time will be a lot tighter. A lot of people are going to be more interested in voicing their own opinions -- and hearing the sound of their own voice -- than in working collaboratively and making compromise. Put on your efficiency hat and try to be the voice of reason. Whip these folks into shape and remind everyone that there's no point in taking things personally.