What is Team Building

 An introduction 

It is impossible to work in isolation in today's world of multinational corporations and massive corporate structures. You cannot accomplish much if you work alone; the only way to succeed is to align your goals with those of your organisation, which is only possible if we work in complete synergy with our coworkers. Success is only possible when functional and progressive teams collaborate. You learned about personality development in the previous lesson. This lesson discusses how to work as a team by ensuring that team members understand their roles, responsibilities, and goals are aligned with those of the organisation in order to ensure both individual and corporate growth.

Importance of Team Building 

You're probably already familiar with the term "team" from our daily lives (school, college, sports). Teams form when individuals with similar tastes, preferences, likings, and attitudes come together to work toward a common goal. Teams are critical to the success of an organisation and to our personal lives. Though sharing a common interest or ability is not always possible due to the fact that we are all unique human beings, the team functions well as long as everyone is willing to accept one another's differences. The formation of effective teams accelerates the achievement of higher goals and success. Teams can collaborate by directing each team member's tasks and activities toward a common goal.

There are numerous advantages to teamwork for both you and your organisation. Not only is it an excellent opportunity for professional development, but it also serves as a means of facilitating your work. Additionally, you can gain knowledge from each team member. Each employee is reliant on his or her coworkers to collaborate and contribute effectively to the organisation. It has been observed that when employees work in teams rather than individually, the outcomes are significantly better.

Teamwork is critical for increased productivity and employee bonding. Several significant advantages include the following:

1-Increased efficiency - When you work as part of a team, you are working toward a common goal or set of objectives. The entire procedure becomes more efficient. For example, if a problem arises along the way, there are more minds to brainstorm' to solve the problem. Similarly, having multiple team members on board allows you to complete work more quickly due to shared responsibilities. Encourage teamwork in the workplace from a management standpoint to allow your company or department to take on additional work and generate extra revenue without having to hire more staff.

2-Idea generation - One of the most significant advantages of working in a team is the stimulation and ideas that can emerge from team discussions. When you share ideas with one another, there is more room for creativity than when you work on a project individually. Staff members feel comfortable suggesting ideas in an effective team environment. Suggestions for creative and unique ideas are encouraged in a team brainstorming environment. Teams also bring people from various backgrounds together to share different levels of knowledge and experience, which can aid in the creation of optimal solutions.

3-Share the Workload - When working in a group to achieve a common goal, the workload is distributed evenly among all team members. Teamwork also allows you to assist another team member after you have completed your work. It is critical to remember that you are all working towards the same goal – if you finish your work before others, you should offer your assistance to finish the project.

4-Task Orientation - Tasks are completed more quickly when completed by a team rather than an individual. If a person is solely responsible for everything, he or she will undoubtedly take longer to complete tasks. When employees work together, they begin to help each other and share responsibilities, which reduces work load and work pressure.

5-Work is never jeopardized – Work is never delegated in a team. Assume you are in charge of an important client and you are the only one who communicates with them. In case you needed to take a long leave and no one else was available to take your place. The organisation will lose the client if you are not present.When you work in a group, others can take over when you are not present. The absence of any individual has no bearing on the organization's deadlines.

6-Healthy Competition - Healthy competition exists among team members at all times. Competition is always beneficial to both the employee and the organisation because it motivates each individual to outperform his or her coworkers. This helps him/her contribute to his/her team and the organisation in some way.

7-Building Relationships - Teamwork aids in the improvement of employee relations. Individuals collaborate closely with one another and thus get to know one another better. Teamwork also reduces the likelihood of unnecessary conflicts among employees, and each individual does his or her best to support his or her team member. As a result of teamwork, the level of bonding increases.

8-Mutual benefit - Team members can benefit from one another. Every person is unique and possesses certain characteristics. You can always reap the benefits of your team members, which will benefit you in the long run. Everyone wishes to be recognised and praised. You are motivated to work hard as part of a team and to meet the expectations of the other members. Each member is a critic of the other and can correct the other when he or she is mistaken. In times of crisis, you always have someone to lean on.

Teamwork and teamwork must always be encouraged at work. It strengthens the bond between employees, allowing targets to be met more quickly. Workload is shared, and individuals are motivated to outperform their team members.