Teamwork

In most organizations, the development and support activities happen in groip or teams. Teams may comprise about 20 - 30 team member, dependening on the size of the organization and the nature of the project, or it could be as small as just two members. Whatever be the case, the sucess of any team depends on the characteristics of team members and the leadership availble.

For Example, Kanan had problames adjusting with her team members. She would do most of the work on her own, without consulting others and would not join her tem members in dicussions and meetings. It is to be noted that such characteristics are not appreciated by most organizations.

Interpersonal skills from the besis of teamwork. The most important of these skill include communication skills, interpersonal relationships, motivation annd cooperation. One should be open to learning and giveing and receving feedback as well.

The following are some of the skills that would help you sucesses working in tems :  
- Sports a smile and be jovial
- Have empathy and a helpful attitude
- Be sensitive to needs of others
- Participate in every group activites
- Clarify doubts, be open in communicating
- Share your ideas with everyone in the group
- Act on feedback given to you
- Initiate activities that strengthen team spirit
- Motivate people around you

The bottomline is to have a copperative, helpful and a positive attiude towards all cowerkers.

Some Quotes of Teamwork :

- Whether we play a large or small role, by working together we achieve our objectives.
- It is amazing how much you can accomplish when it doesn't matter who gets the credit.
- Teamwork: Simply stated, it is less me and more we.
- TEAM = Together Everyone Achieves More
- The whole is greater than the sum of the parts.
- Teamwork is working together — even when apart.
- Coming together, sharing together, working together, succeeding together.
- The strength of the team is each individual member...the strength of each member is the team.