Psychology of Teamwork Intro

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June 30, 2016

Have you ever wondered what makes teamwork, well… work?

What is it about people that makes them gravitate towards groups? Why does the success or failure of group work depend so much on how well the individual members get along? What role does strong leadership play in how well groups function as a whole? What can you do to help your team work together more effectively? These are all questions you may have had in the past. Well, wonder no more!

Over the course of the next two months, we here at TeamBonding are going to help you find the answers to these questions. Join us for a series of blog post which explore what groups are and how they function, how interpersonal relationships affect these groups, the role of leadership, and how effective team building strengthens groups as a whole.

Read the next post in our exploration of the psychology of teamwork: Group Dynamics.

In the meantime, let us know if you have any unique questions in the comments below.

Emily D

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