Academic

Academic Projects

Laequanda Lewis

COM/600

16th-Monday, 2013

Marcus Anderson, Jr.

Collaborating as a team adds value in which the environment the team chooses to work in and also creates a space where everyone can openly voice his or her ideas, opinions or concerns. It is very important to build trust within the group because these can paramount to a successful team and reinforce efforts of all individuals involved in the project. Creating a healthy collaborating team can provide a good work environment and also effectively tackle challenges and promotes good leadership skills. There will always be difference among team members [however evaluating ideas and keeping the line of communication open will help achieve a common goal and ensure long-term productivity with a collaborative team.

Resolving conflicts early with teammates can help build trust and also increase awareness skills on how to approach and solve issues related to the team project. Collaboration plus communication are two of the most important skills needed from members of the team. Recognizing and valuing the contributions of each team member is very important if what the team possesses will be successful or not. Team development should be included at the very beginning with communication and recognizing the value of the different behaviors and personal skills needed for the success of the team. The only way that any team can achieve their goals or be successful is through collaborating that will add the value required to give each person the tool to be creative and process the knowledge while working together on any project.

References

James W. Tamm and Ronald J. Luyet (2004) Radical Collaborating: five essential skills to overcome defensives and build successful relationships.

University of Phoenix (2011), Team Learning Toolkit.