Teamwork is the
force behind every successful business. Only when employees come together,
share a common vision of the goal, put together their strengths, complement
their weaknesses, and help each other in times of need- can an organization
grow to its greatest heights. Teamwork leads to a multitude of benefits:

• Builds a sense of community
• Improves employee morale
• Increased productivity
• This leads to personal and
  professional development
• Brainstorming ideas
• Faster problem solving
• Enhanced creativity
• Faster execution of ideas

Communication
is the key to any effective teamwork. If you can’t share ideas and get your
point across in a supportive environment then it will be difficult to get
anything done. If people don’t agree, or have a problem then need to be able to
tell the other members in a constructive manner. Also, each member needs to
stay informed about any decisions or progress so that everybody is working
together rather than in their own direction.

Make it clear
that collaboration is the minimum standard. Define roles and responsibilities
within the team. Every team member should understand their position and what is
required of them. In a collaborative environment every team member takes
responsibility for good outcomes.

Include every
person on the team in as many large decisions as possible. Create a means of
communicating current work flows to avoid duplication of effort. Initiate daily
team huddles where each member shares what they will be accomplishing that day.
This keeps everyone on the same playbook and enables team members to re-direct
their efforts as needed.

Team
communication is one of the most fundamental aspects of collaboration.
Communication in teams is more than just efficient work. It allows everyone on
the team to be educated on any topic that may affect their work. Moreover, it
develops trust, builds camaraderie among the team members, boosts morale, and
helps employees stay engaged in the workplace.