Effective Teamwork (Business English)
efforts of each team member are used
to their full potential.
CHARACTERISTICS OF
EFFECTIVE TEAMWORK
#3 Unified effort
towards the goal
Not all team members must agree on
every matter but all members must be
committed towards the shared goal,
instead of concentrating on personal
aims.
CHARACTERISTICS OF
EFFECTIVE TEAMWORK
#4 Open communication
Good communication between team
members is the key towards effective
teamwork. There has to a comfortable
atmoshpere within the team where
members have mutural respect for
each other.
CHARACTERISTICS OF
EFFECTIVE TEAMWORK
#5 Efficient use of ideas and
abilities of each team member
All members must feel that their
suggestions are included and that their
abilities used in a way that maximizes
the strength of the team.
What do you think is
the most important
principle of good
teamwork?
What mistakes have
you done when working
in a team? Be honest.