Team Communication
The questions that interest me the most in the writing of this paper includes the following: What is effective team communication? How team communication effect teams? Who should be involved in team communication? Why should team communication be encouraged? When is it important to have team communication? Where should team communication be held?
Teams are much different from groups and usually derived from a group. A team, unlike a group, has a specific common goal of a particular outcome. (Temme, 1995 p. 112) A team must realize the importance of communicating in order for the team to accomplish their shared goals.
In forming a team it is essential for team members to learn how to communicate with each other. By communicating teams can set goals, objectives, and discover each other’s weaknesses and strengths, which will be helpful for the success of the team. During communications there will be difference of opinions which will add variety to the team. In fact, by communicating those differences, the team is able to look at all sides of a situation and or scenario and will be able to use critical thinking to come to the best solution.
Team communication is the most vital point of a team. When teams do not communicate it is highly likely that the team will not be successful. Just as with any type of relationship communication is essential. Communication has to be done between members so that all involved will know the thoughts and directions in which the team is headed.
Communication can be done at team meetings, via email, phone ca ...