Teamwork Fundamentals
According to Stephanie Trovato, teamwork is the collaborative effort of a group working together to achieve these.
What are common team goals?
This principle is the backbone of teamwork and involves cooperating, sharing efforts, and leveraging each member's strengths.
What is collaboration?
This is a natural occurrence in teams, but managing it well leads to better outcomes and stronger teams.
What is conflict?
Teamwork combines these three elements to solve problems more effectively than an individual.
What are diverse skills, knowledge, and perspectives?
This principle ensures everyone takes responsibility for their actions and role expectations.
What is accountability?
This skill involves analyzing a situation, identifying the root cause, and developing an action plan to find the best solution.
What is problem-solving?
Teamwork is about this, where the collective outcome is greater than the sum of individual contributions.
What is synergy?
Having these helps prevent confusion and conflict by making sure each member knows what they are supposed to do.
What are clear roles and responsibilities?
Team members must earn and show these two qualities to foster a positive environment where everyone's contributions are valued.
What are respect and trust?