Team

Team

A team is a group of individuals working together to achieve a common goal. A team becomes more than just a collection of people when a strong sense of mutual commitment creates synergy, thus generating performance greater than the sum of the performance of its individual members.

Definition[edit | edit source]

The Oxford English Dictionary cites the earliest use of the word "team" in English as from 1553, when it referred to a "team" of animals pulling a vehicle. In the 1611 King James Version, 2 Esdras 2:15, "Have thy children make speed and look what thou hast in the house, yet let it not be thine alone, but let it be for them which walk with thee; these are the teams."

Types of teams[edit | edit source]

There are several types of teams, including:

Project team: A project team is a team whose members usually belong to different groups, functions and are assigned to activities for the same project. A team can be divided into sub-teams according to need.

Sports team: A sports team is a group of individuals who play sports, usually team sports, on the same team.

Virtual team: A virtual team is a group of individuals who work across time, space and organizational boundaries with links strengthened by webs of communication technology.

Characteristics of effective teams[edit | edit source]

Effective teams have certain characteristics that make them stand out. These include:

Clear communication among all members
Diversity of skills, personalities and perspectives
A strong sense of mutual commitment
Good leadership
Regular and constructive feedback

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