My Teamwork
A team is a group of people linked in a common purpose. Human teams are especially appropriate for conducting tasks that are high in complexity and have many interdependent subtasks.
A group does not necessarily constitute a team. Teams normally have members with complementary skills and generate synergy through a coordinated effort which allows each member to maximize their strengths and minimize their weaknesses.
Team members need to learn how to help one another, help other team members realize their true potential, and create an environment that allows everyone to go beyond his or her limitations. Teams can be broken down into from a huge team or one big group of people, even if these smaller secondary teams are temporary.
A team becomes more than just a collection of people when a strong sense of mutual commitment creates synergy, thus generating performance greater than the sum of the performance of its individual members.
Thus teams of game players can form (and re-form) to practise their craft/sport. Transport logistics executives can select teams of horses, dogs, or oxen for the purpose of conveying passengers or goods.
The formation of teams is most appropriate for tasks that are difficult,
complex and important. These types of tasks are often beyond the skills and
abilities of any single individual. However, the formation of a team to
complete such tasks does not guarantee success. Rather, the proper
implementation of teams is positively related to both member satisfaction and increased
effectiveness. Organizations who want to receive the benefits afforded by teams
need to carefully consider how teams are built and implemented. Often, teams
are created without providing members any training to develop the skills
necessary to perform well in a team setting. This is critical, because teamwork
can be cognitively and interpersonally demanding. Even when a team consists of
talented individuals, these individuals must learn to coordinate their actions
and develop functional interpersonal interactions. In their review
of the relevant scientific literature, Kozlowski and Ilgen demonstrated that
such training can greatly benefit team effectiveness. Finally, teams are more likely to
be successful when they are fully supported by the organization
Teamwork is often a crucial part of a business, as it
is often necessary for colleagues to work well together, trying their
best in any circumstance. Teamwork means that people will try to
cooperate, using their individual skills and providing constructive feedback,
despite any personal conflict between individuals
A team
that works well together understands the strengths and weaknesses of each team
member. One of the benefits of strong teamwork in the workplace is that
team leaders and members become proficient at dividing up tasks so they are
done by the most qualified people
Teamwork can be an important part of an effective workplace.
An efficient team can be trained as a group, help each other maximize their job
performance, and help to make an inviting and productive atmosphere for new
team members
Improving teamwork in the workplace can be achieved
in several ways.
1.
Implement Recognition Programs. Encourage quality
teamwork by rewarding groups for good performance. ...
2.
Encourage Social Activities. ...
3.
Outline Clear Roles. ...
4.
Identify Existing Problems. ...
5.
Mediate Disputes
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