Team Dynamics
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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