The key advantage of teamwork is a better end result. Your organisation should find your teams to be more responsive to the changing needs of the marketplace. Teams can be closer to customer's needs, more informed about advanced technology, and faster to respond than traditional hierarchies.
More input leads to better ideas and decisions.
Higher quality output.
Involvement of everyone in the process.
Increased ownership and buy-in by members.
Higher likelihood of implementation of new ideas.
Widens the circle of communication.
Shared information means increased learning.
Increased understanding of other peoples perspectives.
Increased opportunity to draw on individual strengths.
Ability to compensate for individual weaknesses.
Provides a sense of security.
Develops personal relationships.
"Even a watered down decision with 100 percent support is better than a perfect decision ...... with no support."
Teambuilding Goals
Help teams diagnose where they are as a group
Aid in the understanding of team members communication patterns
Understand decision-making approaches
Observe group conflict in a safe enviroment
Experience elements of cooperation in solving group problems
Surface latent or hidden issues
Demonstrate specific techniques to improve team work quality