NAME - AVISEK MUKHERJEE

DEPARTMENT – CIVIL ENGINEERING

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. Define teamwork and explain how to overcome various challenges to group

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1 Introduction 4

2 Teamwork 4

3 Leadership 4

4 Conclusion 5

5 Reference 5

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INTRODUCTION
Two important aspects of group communication—especially in the business environment—
are teamwork and leadership. You will work in a team and at some point may be called on to lead. You
may emerge to that role as the group recognizes your specific skill set in relation to the task, or you
may be appointed to a position of responsibility for yourself and others. Your communication skills
will be your foundation for success as a member and as a leader. Listen and seek to understand both
the task and your group members as you become involved with the new effort. Have confidence in
yourself and inspire the trust of others. Know that leading and following are both integral aspects of
effective teamwork.

TEAMWORK

Teamwork is a compound word, combining team and work. Teams are a form of group normally
dedicated to production or problem solving. That leaves us with the work. This is where our previous
example on problem solving can serve us well. Each member of the team has skills, talents, experience,
and education. Teams can often achieve higher levels of performance than individuals because of the
combined energies and talents of the members. Collaboration can produce motivation and creativity
that may not be present in single-contractor projects.

Teamwork is not without its challenges. The work itself may prove a challenge as members juggle
competing assignments and personal commitments. The work may also be compromised if team
members are expected to conform and pressured to go along with a procedure, plan, or product that
they themselves have not developed. Groupthink, or the tendency to accept the group’s ideas and
actions in spite of individual concerns, can also compromise the process and reduce efficiency.
Personalities and competition can play a role in a team’s failure to produce.

LEADERSHIP

Whether or not there is a “natural leader,” born with a combination of talents and traits that enable a
person to lead others, has been a subject of debate across time. In a modern context, we have come to
recognize that leadership comes in many form and representations. Once it was thought that someone
with presence of mind, innate intelligence, and an engaging personality was destined for leadership,
but modern research and experience shows us otherwise. Just as a successful heart surgeon has a series
of skill sets, so does a dynamic leader. A television producer must both direct and provide space for
talent to create, balancing control with confidence and trust. This awareness of various leadership
styles serves our discussion as groups and teams often have leaders, and they may not always be the
person who holds the title, status, or role.

Leaders take on the role because they are appointed, elected, or emerge into the role. The group
members play an important role in this process. An appointed leader is designated by an authority
to serve in that capacity, irrespective of the thoughts or wishes of the group. A democratic leader is
elected or chosen by the group, but may also face serious challenges. If individual group members or
constituent groups feel neglected or ignored, they may assert that the democratic leader does not
represent their interests. An emergent leader contrasts the first two paths to the role by growing
into the role, often out of necessity. The appointed leader may know little about the topic or content,
and group members will naturally look to the senior member with the most experience for leadership.
If the democratic leader fails to bring the group together, or does not represent the whole group,
subgroups may form, each with an informal leader serving as spokesperson.

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CONCLUSION
Teamwork allows individuals to share their talents and energy to accomplish goals. An effective
leader facilitates this teamwork process. Teamwork has never been easy—but in recent years it has
become much more complex. And the trends that make it more difficult seem likely to continue,
as teams become increasingly global, virtual, and project-driven. Taking a systematic approach to
analysing how well your team is set up to succeed—and identifying where improvements are
needed—can make all the difference.

REFERENCE

• https://saylordotorg.github.io/text_business-communication-for-success/s23-05-
teamwork-and-leadership.html
• https://www.slideshare.net/ujahangir/team-work-report
• https://www.teamwork.com/blog/10-ways-leaders-teams/
• https://hbr.org/2016/06/the-secrets-of-great-teamwork