Teamwork can be referred to as the process whereby individuals work together in a group through cooperation, coordination and sharing of vital information for the attainment of a common goal or objective. A befitting example in this regard relates to a football match. Each team is composed of eleven players who play as a team with one objective of carrying the day by winning the match. Even though the goal or goals might be scored by one or two players in the team, it is worth noting that it is the effort and the input of each and every one of the eleven players that do count at the end of the day. Similarly, teamwork is of great benefit in the operation and success of any organization. For any organization to be able to realize its objective and goal, the team work among the key players and in this case, all the employees are of key essence. All the employees of the organization must be determined to work together as a team for the ultimate success of the organization.
This paper, therefore seeks to give a sharp focus on the benefits associated with teamwork in an organization. Some of these benefits associated with team work include but not limited to; problem-solving, developing healthy relationships, exchange of unique qualities, improved quality, morale boosting and efficiency. As has been argued before two brains are better than one. It goes without saying that if employees of an organization are being faced with a problem, then they will be at a better position to come up with the most appropriate solution to the problem if they work as a team. The researcher opines to use the same example of the soccer match for illustration purposes. The midfielders and the strikers in a team will work together to see that they score more goals against their opponent or a rival team.
Teamwork in an organization also helps develop healthy relationships. A bond will always grow as the employees continue working as a team. This normally helps to avoid unnecessary conflict among the employees as they tend to learn about each other with time by working as a team. The example here is a scenario whereby the employees of an organization who are not working as a team would spend most of their time discussing their fellow employees. This normally creates friction among the employees. However, this can be curtailed by deploying teamwork in an organization. Team members get a chance to know and understand each other well and hence reduced friction among them.
Additionally, teamwork in an organization has played a major role in facilitating the exchange and sharing of the unique qualities of the employees in an organization. Each and every person in the team possesses unique qualities, capabilities and techniques of doing things. Through team work, these employees can share and exchange these unique qualities. This in the long run assists the team members to be more efficient and productive in the future. Self-satisfaction is yet another benefit associated with teamwork in an organization. The team members are directly connected to the success of the organization. This makes them feel part and parcel of the organization and in the end their morale is boosted. Consequently, laziness is discouraged as all the employees are motivated to work hard for the common goal of the organization.
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