Improving Teamwork Effectiveness

Quality teamwork is important in any type of business because it can improve efficiency, strengthen relations among employees, and increase communication. When working toward a common goal, employees can divide responsibilities according to their strengths and achieve a more efficient outcome than if one person had been tasked with the entire project. Working on a common goal will also improve relations among employees as they are motivated to support each other and help them succeed. Employees in a team environment will also be continually communicating about the project. This helps to ensure that if one member fails in a certain area, another member is capable of stepping in[1]. 

A few ways that a team can improve its effectiveness is to set clear expectations, ensure proper communication, and make sure that team members are accountable. Team members need to have a clear picture of what is expected from them in order to efficiently contribute. Good communication is critical to providing the exact expectations. Also, clear and frequent communication is important between team members so that all team members are aware of progress others are making. In order to properly motivate the team members to make progress, it is important to have an element of accountability for the success or failure of the entire group. These elements can contribute to improving teamwork effectiveness[2].

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[1] Management study guide. (2008). Importance of team and team work. Retrieved from http://www.managementstudyguide.com/importance-of-team.htm

[2] Heathfield, S. (2013) 12 tips for teambuilding. Retrieved from http://humanresources.about.com/od/involvementteams/a/twelve_tip_team.htm