The Difference Between a Work Group and a True Team

A successful team has great teamwork and is quite different from just a group of people working together. To call a group of people a team does not make it a true team. A true team has a clearly defined purpose with goals. Within the framework of the purpose and goals, all of the team members work together to achieve the goals. Successful teams achieve better results than people working alone or in silos; they work to the strengths of individuals and are more creative and productive.

Characteristics of Good Team Work

Teams that are productive and successful have the following characteristics. All of the characteristics are essential for high productivity and good morals.

• Open, direct and constructive communication
• Trust, respect and support of fellow team members
• Active listening techniques
• Participation and involvement
• Cooperation
• Valuing others and diversity
• Good problem-solving techniques
• Effective decision making
• Conflict resolution skills
• Responsibility and empowerment
• Ongoing team development
• Well-defined goals and objectives

We are a close knit team at On Point. Each of us strive to help the other maintain a work-life balance that works for them.

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