The Importance of Team Communication
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Running head: THE IMPORTANCE OF TEAM COMMUNICATION
The Importance of Team Communication
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Abstract
This paper will discuss the importance of effective communication among teams whether in a professional or educational setting. The intended information will create a broader understanding of how team members establish communication: assigning a leader, what each member is expected to do in order to achieve the desired goal or goals and attain the knowledge of the total process. Through the effective use of communication, team members will be able to establish trust, have mutual support among members, and will be able to identify when a problem or conflict within the group arises, thus being able to arrive at an adequate solution. With the proper implementation of communicative skills, any team involved towards achieving the same goal will be successful.
The Importance 3
The Importance of Team Communication
When people come together to exchange information by means of speaking, writing, or using a common system of signs or behavior (Encarta Dictionary, 2008). Why is team communication important and necessary? Working in teams means that all individuals within the team are working towards achieving the same goals. Resolving issues and questions that may arise during team meetings is important to ensure the success of achieving the team goals. Everyone must be aware of the importance when defining within the team the goals that all team members are attempting to achieve. Furthermore, along with communication the importance of listening skills plays a significant role.
Every individual is unique and has his or her own way of viewing the world. A common ground all individuals possess are the ability to communicate. However, the way people communicate can differentiate from person to person or even culture-to-culture, the act of communication is a vital role to ensure the
Running head: THE IMPORTANCE OF TEAM COMMUNICATION
The Importance of Team Communication
The Importance 2
Abstract
This paper will discuss the importance of effective communication among teams whether in a professional or educational setting. The intended information will create a broader understanding of how team members establish communication: assigning a leader, what each member is expected to do in order to achieve the desired goal or goals and attain the knowledge of the total process. Through the effective use of communication, team members will be able to establish trust, have mutual support among members, and will be able to identify when a problem or conflict within the group arises, thus being able to arrive at an adequate solution. With the proper implementation of communicative skills, any team involved towards achieving the same goal will be successful.
The Importance 3
The Importance of Team Communication
When people come together to exchange information by means of speaking, writing, or using a common system of signs or behavior (Encarta Dictionary, 2008). Why is team communication important and necessary? Working in teams means that all individuals within the team are working towards achieving the same goals. Resolving issues and questions that may arise during team meetings is important to ensure the success of achieving the team goals. Everyone must be aware of the importance when defining within the team the goals that all team members are attempting to achieve. Furthermore, along with communication the importance of listening skills plays a significant role.
Every individual is unique and has his or her own way of viewing the world. A common ground all individuals possess are the ability to communicate. However, the way people communicate can differentiate from person to person or even culture-to-culture, the act of communication is a vital role to ensure the
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