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Teamwork is the fuel that
allows common people to
attain uncommon results. Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie, A. (n/d). Quotes on Teamwork. Quotation.about.com. Retrieved June 29, 2011, from http://quotations.about.com/cs/inspirationquotes/a/Teamwork1.htm
Table of ContentsWhat makes a good team?
Characteristics of a good team
Benefits of good team building
Team disadvantages
Elements of teamwork in the workplace
Factors that promote good teams
Team work and business
What makes a good team?
Between 6 and 10
members
Knowledgeable people
from all relevant
departments
A clear, documented
purpose
What makes a good team?Mutual trust
Mutual support
Communications
Team objectives
Conflict resolution What makes a good team? (2000). Ohio State University.
Retrieved June 30, 2011, from http://class.fst.ohio-
state.edu/FST650/650%20A%20Good%20Team.htm
What makes a good team?An open, pleasant
environment
Well planned and
structured meetings
The support of
superiors Steel, A. (1997, August). Teamwork.
dspace.pipex.com. Retrieved Jun 30, 2011, from http://dspace.dial.pipex.com/town/estate/dd75/teamwork/index.htm
Characteristics of a Good TeamHigh level of independence among members
Leader has good people skills and is
committed to team approach
Each member is willing to contribute
A relaxed climate for communication
Members develop a mutual trust
Characteristics of a Good TeamThe group and its members are prepared to take risk
Group is clear about goals and establishes targets
The group has capacity to create new ideas
Member roles are defined
Resources: Characteristics of a good team.(n/d). The Leaders Institute. Retrieved
June 30, 2011, from http://www.leadersinstitute.com/resources-characteristics-of-
a-good-team/
Benefits of Good TeambuildingGoals and accomplishments are more
realized through a team effort
A team offers both the leaders and
individuals support and encouragement of
one another
A team by its very nature encourages
communication
Benefits of Good TeambuildingProblem solving becomes far more effective
because all team members can offer ideas
from their own experience
Since the team works closely together and
encourages communication, there is rarely a
concern over conflicts
Benefits of Good TeambuildingEach member of team clearly understands
the objectives and expectations of both the
team and its individual members.
Within a well-built team, members are
motivated and inspired to achieve goals and
maintain high levels of productivity
Benefits of Good TeambuildingSuccess within the team offers opportunity
for reward and recognition on two levels,
from both individual and team
accomplishments
Team work encourages disciplined work
habits
Team work and productivity go hand in hand
Hersey, J. (2010, March). 10 Benefits of Good team Building. John Hersey Leadership Blog. Retrieved June
30, 2010, from http://www.johnhersey.com/blog/leadership/10-benefits-of-good-team-building/
Team DisadvantagesWorkers must be selected to fit the team as
well as requisite job skills
Some individuals are not compatible with
team work
Some members may experience less
motivating jobs as part of a team
Organization may resist change
Team DisadvantagesConflict may develop between team members
and other teams
Team may be time-consuming due to need for
coordination and consensus
Team can stymie creativity and inhibit goo
decision if “group think” becomes prevalent
Team DisadvantagesEvaluation and rewards may be perceived as
lees powerful
Less flexibility may be experienced in
personal replacement or transfer
“Free-riding” within the team may occurTeam Disadvantages. (n/d). Team Advantages & Disadvantages. FAA Human Factors.
Retrieved June 30,
2011, from http://www.hf.faa.gov/webtraining/teamperform/Team008.htm
Elements of Teamwork in the Workplace
Collaboration :
Communicate and share ideas
Have a feeling of respect for each team
member’s
contribution
Elements of Teamwork in the Workplace
Conflict Resolution :
Leaving room for everyone’s contributions
Developing the ability to listen to all ideas
Creating a method of consensus to develop
a solution the team can agree on
Anderson, A. (n/d). Elements of Teamwork in the Workplace. Smallbusiness.hron.com. Retrieved
June 30, 2011, from http://smallbusiness.chron.com/elements-teamwork-workplace-692.html
Elements of Teamwork in the Workplace
Roles and Responsibilities:
Responsibilities are distributed fairly among the
group members
Each member is assigned a part of the task based
on
is role within the group and his level of expertise.
Elements of Teamwork in the WorkplaceDiffering Points of View
Good team creates solutions that are
manufactured from the many different
perspectives of the individual group members
It helps to see a situation from several
different angles, and can create a solution that
no one individual could create on his own.
Factors That Promote Good TeamworkDiversity:
Good teams embrace and are
constituted by a diversity of
cultures, talents and
personalities.
Communication:
Good team is facilitated by clear
and open communication.
Factors That Promote Good Teamwork
Leadership
Team is supported by effective leadership
All teams benefit from one or several sources of
inspiration and direction Team-Building Exercises
Team-building exercises can be targeted to improve
particular aspects of team performance such as
communication, problem-solving or creativity.Wolski, C. (n/d). Factors that promote effective teamwork. Smallbusiness.hron.com.
Retrieved June 30,
2011, from http://smallbusiness.chron.com/factors-promote-effective-teamwork-1932.html
Team Work and BusinessTeams should have
clear responsibilities
and authority to make
decisions alone.
Teams should be given
time to develop
together into a
productive unit.
Team Work and Business
Well managed teams are more likely to
produce the correct answer.
Teams that are well supported and trusted
will produce the best results.
Steel, A. (1997, August). Teamwork.dspace.pipex.com. Retrieved Jun 30, 2011, from http://dspace.dial.pipex.com/town/estate/dd75/teamwork/index.htm
Summary•Along with immense advantages, teams have
some disadvantages
•Building good teams is so important because
it means building a successful business
•Best teams reach the best result
References1. Steel, A. (1997, August). Teamwork. dspace.pipex.com. Retrieved Jun 30, 2011, from http://dspace.dial.pipex.com/town/estate/dd75/teamwork/index.htm2. Carnegie, A. (n/d). Quotes on Teamwork. Quotation.about.com. Retrieved June 29, 2011, from http://quotations.about.com/cs/inspirationquotes/a/Teamwork1.htm3. What makes a good team? (2000). The Ohio State University. Retrieved June 30, 2011, from http://class.fst.ohio-state.edu/FST650/650%20A%20Good%20Team.htm4. Resources: Characteristics of a good team.(n/d). The Leaders Institute. Retrieved June 30, 2011, from http://www.leadersinstitute.com/resources-characteristics-of-a-good-team/5. Hersey, J. (2010, March). 10 Benefits of Good team Building. John Hersey Leadership Blog. Retrieved June 30, 2010, from http://www.johnhersey.com/blog/leadership/10-benefits-of-good-team-building/6. Team Disadvantages. (n/d). Team Advantages & Disadvantages. FAA Human Factors. Retrieved June 30, 2011, from http://www.hf.faa.gov/webtraining/teamperform/Team008.htm7. Anderson, A. (n/d). Elements of Teamwork in the Workplace. Smallbusiness.hron.com. Retrieved June 30, 2011, from http://smallbusiness.chron.com/elements-teamwork-workplace-692.html
8. Wolski, C. (n/d). Factors that promote effective teamwork. Smallbusiness.hron.com.
Retrieved June 30, 2011, from http://smallbusiness.chron.com/factors-promote-effective-
teamwork-1932.html