Good teamwork at work is hugely valuable for both manager and company. Teams significantly outperform groups of individuals, in my experience. Signs of great teamwork point to a good manager leading the team.

I share 6 signs of good teamwork at work and how to improve teamwork in your team.

Teamwork in the workplace is hugely beneficial for the manager who’s personal performance is assessed on the performance of their team. Great teamwork at work is great for the manager because:

1. Teamwork enables better problem solving
2. Teamwork unlocks potential for innovation and sparks creativity
3. People are happier in teams with good teamwork
4. Teamwork increases personal and professional growth
5. Working in a team lowers stress and the risk of burnout
6. Individuals working as a team are a lot more productive

 All of these drive higher team performance. 

The power of teamwork starts with every team member understanding and believing in the team goals. Goals give the team shared purpose and direction, which is one of the characteristics of great teamwork.

Another of the signs of great teamwork at work is an environment of trust. With trust you don’t have a team, just a collection of individuals. Collaboration and knowing that colleagues will do what they commit to is a sign of great teamwork at work.

The third of the signs you have a great team is that team members will put the team first. All team members know that when the team does well, they individually do well. Good teamwork at work is doing the right thing for the team even if it costs you personally in the short term. 

The fourth of the signs of great teamwork at work is each team member will do their part. They will work through lunch, stay late, ask for help … anything they need to do to deliver what they have committed to. They won’t let their teammates down.

The fifth of the characteristics of teamwork is that open, honest and lively communication is the norm. Good teamwork at the workplace is noisy. Good teams are constantly asking for ideas and solutions and giving their own. They are asking for help, debating the best next step - all of which you can’t do in silence. 

Lastly, the power of teamwork always shows in how results focused the team is. Team performance is measured on outcomes produced not activity undertaken. Team work makes reaching goals and outcomes a lot easier, quicker and more fun. 

Throughout, I share tips and tactics I have used for decades to improve team performance and what I view as critical teamwork skills.

If you have any questions about “Unlock the power of Teamwork! 6 Signs of Good Teamwork At Work”, please email me at [email protected] and I will get back to you.

Jess Coles

Enhance.training