Effective Teamwork
Posted on Thursday, 8 March 2012 by Mrs Nunn |
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"Explain the benefits and drawbacks of team working compared to an individual working alone."
In many projects, it is important that people work together to achieve a common goal. The new design for a computer system may include people working in teams
In many projects, it is important that people work together to achieve a common goal. The new design for a computer system may include people working in teams.
To be an effective member of a team, you have to...
- listen to other people's ideas.
- share your ideas with others.
- help other members of the team.
- interact with others - ask questions and generally communicate
- respect other people's ideas
Projects will take less time to complete if there is effective teamwork, and the end result will be better.
Teams should bring together people with different skills. Members of the team will also feel positive that they have contributed to a common goal.
Teams should bring together people with different skills. Members of the team will also feel positive that they have contributed to a common goal.
An individual working alone will feel less confident, more stressed and may find difficulties harder to resolve.
Many businesses now have virtual teams - the team members communicate over the Internet.
Task
Use the handout provided to make a presentation about Effective Teamwork. Add relevant images to help you remember each of the factors.
