Teamwork’s Common Goal
There is one overriding goal of all people working for the same organization:
To make the organization successful
“A team is a number of persons
associated together in work or
activity: as a group on one side
(as in football or debate).”
~~ Merriam-Webster Dictionary
Team Concepts
Athletic Perspective
Team suggests winning and losing. In the athletic arena, winning is the ultimate goal.
Power of Two
Team implies partnership. This includes both business and personal partnerships.
Community
Team is a group of individuals that share, collaborate, and assist one another. This type of team leads to workplace success!
What Makes a Team Work
What Makes a Successful Team
A successful team combines talent, which leads to greater efficiency. By having open communication amongst team players, the team can work on a common goal of initiating change.
What is Needed for Teamwork
In order to achieve success, the team must utilize diverse strengths, work in groups, and have common goals. Each team player is an individual who must possess skills in cooperation to make the group cohesive.
Roles of the Management Team
Behind every group is a management team. This team will be the ones setting goals, motivating the team, establishing work relationships, developing the team, and initiating change. By working together, the management team and team players can be successful.