Objectives of Team Work
Whether in the workplace, at school or even at home, teamwork is an essential part of a smoothly functioning system. When individuals work together as a team, more can be accomplished -- ideas can be bounced among team members to come to the best solution. Often teamwork is required within the workplace or even during school projects. Knowing the objectives that lead to successful teamwork is the first step.
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Team Goal and Overall Structure
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Before the team gets started, it must have an end goal in mind. This goal should be well stated and every member of the team should be aware of what the goal is, whether it be preparing quarterly reports for a meeting, cleaning the house for a big day or finishing up a group laboratory assignment. A team leader should be selected who will keep the overall goal in mind and ensure that the team stays on task. If the group is large, smaller teams can be created from the large group, with one leader ensuring that each small team keeps to its goal while working on smaller portions of the overall project.
Team Members and Commitment
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A team is made up of two or more individuals. Within a team, everyone needs to be aware of each other's education, skills and abilities as they apply to the project at hand. Individuals should be assigned work based on their capabilities so that the team accomplishes its goal successfully the first time around. Though team members do not have to agree on everything in regards to the project, they all need to be committed to the project in order for it to succeed. Team members should put aside their personal goals and instead focus on the overall goal of the team.
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Improving Team Members
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A successful team, according to Charlene Phipps of Innovative Human Dynamics, states that team members should build off each other's knowledge and grow with each other. That means that team members should look for ways to develop their skills and competencies for themselves and each other so that the team grows in effectiveness.
Performance as a Team
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After a team has created its goals and structure and has assessed each member's capabilities, it is time to perform as a team. That means that individuals within the team have accepted their team goal, are aware of their own and their colleagues' strengths and are aware of the role they are playing within the team. Members should be open and discuss new ideas or concerns with one another and should trust their teammates' ability to perform their roles. Members of a successful team will be loyal to one another and be able to solve issues within the team to move forward.
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