According to HR Bible, one of the most popular myths about
teamwork is that the skills of team members are more important than their
energy, interest and drive for the tasks. Another popular myth is that members
are not individually responsible for the successes or failures of their teams.
The truth is that individuals are the smallest units within their teams and
that their personal abilities affect various outcomes in their teams. Teams
often arise when employees come together to accomplish a common goal. Teamwork
within the workplace not only benefits your workers but also significantly
affects in your business.
Work Efficiency
Teamwork enables you to accomplish tasks faster and more
efficiently than tackling projects individually. Cooperating together on
various tasks reduces workloads for all employees by enabling them to share responsibilities
or ideas. Teamwork also reduces the work pressure on every worker, which allows
him to be thorough in the completion of the assigned roles. In sharing ideas or
responsibilities, every employee should have a role that suits his specialization.
You should also consider employees' levels of interest in the project at hand,
which positively influences the efficiency or speed of their output in
accomplishing the task.
Improved Employee Relations
Teamwork is important in an organization because it provides
employees with an opportunity to bond with one another, which improves
relations among them. Workers who constitute a team working on a project often
feel valued upon the successful completion of such tasks. A situation in which
all of them find a chance to contribute towards the tasks improves relations
within the team and enhances their respect for each other. Improved employee
relations also result from the fact that teamwork enhances cohesion among
members, thanks to increased trust among them.
Increased Accountability
Teamwork increases the accountability of every member of the
team, especially when working under people who command a lot of respect within
the business.
