Teamwork

What is effective communication

• sharing thoughts, opinions and knowledge so others can understand the information clearly

• working with others in a way that you get work completed successfully

• listening to others so that you can respond to their comments

• none of the above?

Why is teamwork important?

• Only people who want to participate have to so the work gets completed

• it is easier than working alone

• it encourages personal growth, increased success and reduced stress

• only the people who have good ideas share ideas so that others do not have to

What are some good teamwork skills

Why is teamwork important?

What is not an example of teamwork?

• everyone working actively together

• People sharing their thoughts and ideas

• Members listening actively to each other and giving their input in a respectful manner

• Everyone is talking at once

What are effective communication skills?

• person: listens to other person and responds if they want to

• person: actively listens to others, asks questions as needed, gives feedback, helps reduce tension of problems arise

• Person: asks questions of others and takes over if others are not participating

• Person: Speaks loudly and clearly so everyone can hear him or her and does not give others a chance to respond

Is Trust important in teamwork? Why or why not?

What does it mean to give constructive feedback?

Tell me what you think are the most important skills someone must have to be a part of a team.

Why is it important to assign roles to team members?