CTAE2 - Level 2 - Teamwork (Lesson)

Teamwork Lesson

Teamwork

Let's take a look at what it takes to build an effective team  

In the FBLA Module, we discussed teamwork and the elements of an effective team. Teamwork is an essential part of workplace success. The way team members function as a group is as important to the team’s success as the quality of what it produces. Because how they work together is so important to achieving the team’s goals, members need to be attentive to how they interact and collaborate with each other. Employers look for people who not only know how to work well with others, but who understand when everyone in the workplace works together to accomplish goals, everyone achieves more. In this lesson, we will take a closer look at what it takes to build an effective team.  

Review the important elements needed in building an effective team. Click on the green checkmarks for definitions.

 

Explore

In the workplace, much of the work that is accomplished is through teams of individuals. The makeup of those teams varies with the nature of the organization. The functioning of a team in the workplace is much like that of a sports team, such as baseball. The baseball team is made up of players, each of which contribute to the ultimate goal of winning the game. Similarly, in business settings, teams of employees work together to accomplish the goals of a business. For example, the team could be working on creating a product, delivering a service, writing a report, or making an important decision for the business. In order to be successful in accomplishing the business goals, it is important for employees to have the skills necessary to work effectively with others.  

Review the presentation below for information on what is needed to build an effective team.  

Teamwork Processes

As mentioned, the dynamics of a team may vary from business to business. However, there are three processes that are common to how teamwork gets done.

 

 

Challenge

Drag and drop the terms/phrases in the box that matches its process.

 

Takeaway 

Team members work together toward a common goal and share the responsibility of the team’s success  and, therefore, the success of the organization. Teams vary in size, scope, and purpose among organizations. For a team to be successful, the team must work as a cohesive unit. The ability to

work as part of a team is one of the most important skills in today’s job market. Employers are looking for workers who can contribute their own ideas, but also want people who can work with others to create and develop projects and plans. As globalization and technology continue to expand organizational scope and strategy, teams will become increasingly common, relevant, and necessary from an organizational perspective.  

 

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