Advantages of being in a team
A team is made up of diverse people it means
different skills to the same problem; they come up
with a more effective solution than one person
working on the same problem.
Teamwork can lead to better business
outcomes because the team can bring more
resources to bear against a challenge and there is
more oversight to reduce risk of poor individual
contributions.
When teams work together they are supportive
of one another. Mutual support can encourage
people to achieve goals they may not have
realized they could reach on their own.
Teams help to break the organisation down into
more friendly components. Everyone has a part to
play in a team and this helps motivation.
Quality of work increases because people on
teams have more accountability. They also have
teammates to help catch mistakes and people
from which to learn new skills.
Challenges before a team
If the team leader doesn't communicate with the
team members, the project flow suffers.
If a team consists of members with similar skills
and interests, the purpose of the team may not be
achieved.
If team leaders have not empowered the group
with the ability to complete the project and they
are over-involved in the process.
When team members lack an understanding of
their specific roles or choose not to follow through
with their roles, the team cannot develop as a
cohesive and well-functioning unit
A team is made up of diverse people it means
different skills to the same problem; they come up
with a more effective solution than one person
working on the same problem.
Teamwork can lead to better business
outcomes because the team can bring more
resources to bear against a challenge and there is
more oversight to reduce risk of poor individual
contributions.
When teams work together they are supportive
of one another. Mutual support can encourage
people to achieve goals they may not have
realized they could reach on their own.
Teams help to break the organisation down into
more friendly components. Everyone has a part to
play in a team and this helps motivation.
Quality of work increases because people on
teams have more accountability. They also have
teammates to help catch mistakes and people
from which to learn new skills.
Challenges before a team
If the team leader doesn't communicate with the
team members, the project flow suffers.
If a team consists of members with similar skills
and interests, the purpose of the team may not be
achieved.
If team leaders have not empowered the group
with the ability to complete the project and they
are over-involved in the process.
When team members lack an understanding of
their specific roles or choose not to follow through
with their roles, the team cannot develop as a
cohesive and well-functioning unit
