Team Dynamics
"Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision and the ability to direct individual accomplishments toward organizational objectives. It is the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results" (Andrew Carnegie). Communication is an exchange of thoughts, messages, or information, as by speech, signals, writing, or behavior (The American Heritage Dictionary 1995). The two forms of communication are Verbal and Non-Verbal. Verbal communication is using the act of language to communication with others by the use of speech and/or writing to relay a message or to exchange thoughts. Non-Verbal communication is the use of gestures, sign language, facial expressions and body language instead of vocal communication. Email and telephone are two modern ways of communication that a team can take advantage of.
A wide variety of social skills are desirable for successful teamwork, including listening it is important to listen to other people's ideas. When people are allowed to freely express their ideas, these initial ideas will produce other ideas. Questioning because it is important to ask questions, interact, and discuss the objectives of the team. Persuading individuals are encouraged to exchange, defend, and then to ultimately rethink their ideas. Respecting it is important to treat others with respect and to support their ideas. Helping it is crucial to help one's coworkers, which is the general theme of teamwork. Sharing it is important to share with the team to create an environment of teamwork. All members of the team are encouraged to participate in the team. Communication in order for a team to work effectively it is essential team members acquire communication skills and use effective communication channels between one another e.g. using email, viral communication, group meetings and so on. This will enable team members of the group to work together and achieve the teams' purpose and goals (Wikipedia).
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