Definition of teamworkDefinition of teamwork
Teamwork is the Teamwork is the concept of people concept of people working together working together as a team for one as a team for one specific purpose specific purpose under the same under the same
value.value.
Teamwork .... Why?
• Teams are a part of everyone's life. You're a member of a family team.
• So it's appropriate that you understand how to function effectively as a team member.
• Improves the working environment. Improves the working environment. • keeps communication consistent. keeps communication consistent. • keeps communication lined open. keeps communication lined open. • Relieves stress. Relieves stress. • Reduces errors. Reduces errors.
Guidelines for Effective TeamGuidelines for Effective Team
• Listen and share informationListen and share information• Communicate with each otherCommunicate with each other• Talk about “We” not “Me” Talk about “We” not “Me”
Ask questions and get clarification. If an idea isn't clear to you, it is your responsibility to the team to ask questions until the matter is clarified.
Guidelines for Effective Team
• Conflict develops because we are dealing with people's lives, jobs, children, pride, self-concept, ego and sense of mission or purpose.
Poor communication Poor communication Seeking power Seeking power Dissatisfaction with management Dissatisfaction with management
style style Weak leadership Weak leadership Lack of openness Lack of openness Change in leadership Change in leadership
How conflict occursHow conflict occurs
Avoiding Conflict Avoiding Conflict • Meet conflict head on • Communicate frequently• Communicate honestly• Be honest about concerns • Agree to disagree• Discuss differences in values
openly • Make a plan and then stick to
it