Teams and teamwork

What is a team ?

• An individual is a person with unique skills.

• A group is a collection of people working together who do not necessarily work collectively toward the same goal.

• A team is two or more individuals consciously working together to achieve a common objective.

• A group becomes a team when members demonstrate a commitment to each other and to the end goal toward which they are working.

Why teams?

• Very few (if any) individuals have all the knowledge, skills and abilities.

• Complementary teamwork skills are one of the most required skills in the work environment.

• Substantial benefits to the organisation and to the team members.

• Share accountability increases likelihood of success.

Why teams? Benefits

• Enhanced opportunities.

• Greater productivity.

• Increased ownership and accountability.

• More creativity and innovation.

• Greater joy and satisfaction among team members.

• Broader perspective.

• Increased representation.

• Increased equality.

• More Dialogue.