What makes an effective team
Teamwork results from the combined T – Together
action of a group of people, E – Everyone
especially when they work together in A – Achieves
an efficient and effective capacity. M – More
Teamwork involves the joint effort of
a number of people to achieve a
single goal.
What is needed for an effective
team?
Balanced Clear Agreed Upon Openness &
Roles Objectives Goals Confrontation
Support and Regular Appropriate
Trust Analysis Leadership
Individual Sound Cooperation Sound Inter-group
Development Practices & & Conflict Relationships
Procedures Resolution
Strong
Communication
Sharing of expertise and creativity
Sharing of the workload & building ownership of success
Increased efficiency & reduced errors
Increased learning opportunities
An opportunity for healthy competition
Improved job satisfaction and morale
Working toward a common mission, vision and goal
Supportive in achieving results
Avoids winning or looking good at the expense of others
Open to ideas of others, supporting the contribution of others
Shares information and ideas
Listens and shares information
Asks for clarification when needed
Participates fully & keeps commitments