Definitions of Teamwork

A team is a group of people who are mutually dependent on each other striving to achieve a common goal. Effective and productive teams, at both the worker and managerial level, are the desired end product of most organisation development interventions. As organisations become more complex in their structures, teamwork through task forces, staffs and so on will become even more important - and thus the importance of team building.

The primary work group is the most important element of your organisation, and the team leader or manager is the link between your primary group and the rest of your organisation.

Work groups provide both the setting and opportunity for: