How to Promote Teamwork Within an Organization

By: Michael Wolf

Presentation by: Courtney Kaelin & Caili Nance

Our ArticleThis article talked about why it is

important to train people in the workplace on teamwork

Why Do You Think People Would Not Want to Work in a Team?

Does anyone have a story where a staff member worked alone on a project and caused problems?

Miscommunication Lack of Creativity Excess Work Failure to Meet Goals

Problems With Lack of TeamworkPersonal Values Vs. Company Goals

Increases Operational Efficiency Improves Work Quality Reduces Staff Competition Enhances company ability to respond to

competition Encourages Creativity Makes Employees feel like they contribute

to Company success

Organizational Benefits of Teamwork

Use of Professional trainer◦ Team exercises that encourage staff to work

together◦ Make the exercises inspiring ◦ Real life scenarios or fun exercises

How Do We Promote Teamwork?

Improve communication between staff members

Develop common goals as related to the business

Improve time management Reduce management and staff conflict Teach employees how to get ahead by being

a team leader

Goals of Teamwork

Builds trust Establishes Good communication Achieves Common Goals Company Success

Results of Teamwork

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What Good Teamwork Looks like

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