Team Dynamics

Team Dynamics

Topic: Conflict Resolution Strategies

Increased creativity, problem solving, and innovation: We each have a unique set of

skills. Working with others allows us to combine our skills and talents with those of

others to create new approaches to solving problems.

Improved processes: Teamwork results in a systematic approach to problem

solving. Because of the necessary coordination between and transfer of learning among

team members, teamwork results in organized approaches to the situation at hand. Teamwork also permits for distribution of workloads for faster and more efficient

handling of large tasks or problems.

Reduced turnover and absenteeism and increased employee morale: Teamwork

results in changes in employee behaviors and attitudes. Teamwork fosters a camaraderie

that helps many employees to feel more a part of the organization than when working

independently. They feel ownership to the problems on which they work, get immediate

feedback from teammates, see the fruits of their labors, and feel they have an impact

on their job and the organization. Compared with the alienation often experienced by

employees in traditional firms, employees in team-based organizations are happier, more

committed, and more loyal to their organization.

an old Japanese proverb, "A single arrow is easily broken, but not ten in a bundle".