Here are ten principles on developing teamwork at work, in a volunteer group or at church.

1. The 10
Commandments
of Teamwork
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2. Teamwork is a word that is being
used by many organizations in
many different ways. What one
group defines as “teamwork” does
not mean the same for another
group. So, what exactly does the
word “teamwork” mean?

3. Laws of Teamwork
To help you understand and have
a basic working knowledge of
“teamwork” here are the Ten
Commandments for healthy team
development.

4. Everyone on the team
is equal. No one is
superior to another
person on the team.

5. Each person on the
team is called upon to
use his or her unique
skills. Individual team
member skills are
essential for a strong
team to develop.

6. Real communication
on a team cannot be
dominated by one or
two individuals if the
team is to be
successful.

7. Organization of teamwork
is not a “top-down”
organization. There is not
a “president”, “boss”,
“chairman”, etc. However,
every team does need a
coach.

8. Opinions are unique;
therefore if a team is to be
successful each person
must share their unique
opinions.

9. Each person of a team must
be willing to develop their
unique skills. Teamwork
training is necessary for the
success of any team.

10. Teamwork calls upon the
individual to merge their
concepts and ideas with
others. This intensifies the
overall talent of the team.
A willingness to share is
absolutely needed.

11. True teamwork can never
be accomplished by one
individual telling others
what to do. Everyone’s
voice must be appreciated.

12. Teamwork can get a task
done quicker when many
people are involved. Rule
number nine is to be sure
everyone is involved,
always!

13. There may be times when a
task may take more time
due to the diversity of
opinions, however,
when the team
makes a
decision the
results will be
powerful!

15.
Conclusion

17. • Teamwork is a concerted effort of many
diverse talents and skills to accomplish
a task that cannot be accomplished
alone.

19. • The ability to create teamwork skills
calls for the individual to be dedicated
to the unified task.

21.
• Greater things can be accomplished
when the many become one.

22. The 10
Commandments
of Teamwork
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23. For more information on
teamwork and
teamwork development
visit
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