 |
Tags: self improvement, leadership, successful teamwork
 For all those currently in college or those who recalled what was it like being in school, some of you may remember what it's like staying up late just to finish a task for a deadline, and especially working on those group projects which require interacting with other students. Imagine experiencing those stressful days (and even nights!) of trying to get along really well with your group mates despite your individual differences just to complete a school task—whew! And this is what the value of teamwork is all about.
Successful teamwork begins and ends with the members and how well they carry out their tasks up to the delivered results they have in mind. Based on my experiences and also with other people I know, there are 3 favorable features which could produce from teamwork, namely collaboration, alliance, and involvement.
advertisement
1. Collaboration—when it comes to teamwork, the respective members of the group must find out how to collaborate and cooperate with others. When the groups start to form, they must converse about their various targets, objectives and goals and whatever it is they want to pursue and accomplish. And they can consist of arranging when and where the members must meet, the strengths of every member can bring, the assignment and division of duties and tasks, and how long they can go about in their tasks just to reach their deadlines (which is very important by the way).
It is always inevitable that some conflicts may arise due to individual differences. But for successful teamwork to develop, the participants should all learn to collaborate and give their own ideas, must be flexible enough to compromise and expect a lot of negotiation to occur. 2. Alliance—okay, after a certain extent of collaboration is done (for teamwork to be on its way), the participants should now be united.
Being part of a team and being gathered for a single purpose will never be a walk in the park since each member possesses different ideas, opinions and judgment for a certain issue. That’s why it’s very important to keep an open mind and at least compromise for a while and forget about each other’s trivial differences.
For teamwork to be effective, the alliance amongst members must be intact. Additionally, brainstorming on various concepts is needed in order to attain a collective opinion or general agreement. 3. Involvement—for teamwork to be on its full swing, preferably, the participation or involvement of each and every team member should be present.
That’s why it’s called a team, right? It thrives on each collaborative and concerted efforts of every single participant. Whether right or wrong, the dedication to work together and doing one’s share is highly encouraged to welcome many opinions from several angles. As the saying goes, “Two heads are still better than one.” To come up with the best decision or the best output, efficient teamwork is needed.
Consequently, if the outcome turns out to be a success, of course the whole team also reaps the rewards.
About the author
The author of this article, Amy Twain, is a Self Improvement Coach who has been coaching and guiding clients for many years. Learn how to be a HAPPY WORKER and Be Successful in life.
Share this article
You may reprint this article in its entirety on your web site, newsletter or ezine, providing you leave the About the author sections intact. You may not alter the contents.
|
|
