Teamwork

Working well as a member of a group or team

Why does teamwork matter?

Collaborative skills are vital at school and in the workplace. A person strong in the teamwork strength can develop trust, communicate effectively and appreciate a diversity of ideas when contributing to a group effort. They are socially responsible, loyal and value contributing. Teamwork is about citizenship and seeing yourself as part of a larger whole.

What does teamwork look like?

Students with teamwork might:

• flourish in a leadership role;
• enjoy participating in group activities and team sports;
• value participating in community service activities;
• form relationships with a wide variety of people.

Teachers with teamwork might:

• enjoy collaborating with colleagues when developing units or marking work;
• participate in committees and subject associations;
• lead other teachers in their subject area.