Teamwork Articles:
The Art and Science of Leading Teams

Welcome to our series of teamwork articles focusing on the art and science of leading teams. Many organizations recognize that the power of teams is not always fully realized. There is a sense that, all too often, we simply don't realize the potential and benefits of teamworking, both for individuals and for their organizations.

In this section of the Happy Manager we'll examine the factors that help to make teams more effective. In doing so, we'll explain teamwork theories, provide helpful tips and tools, and post links to other useful resources. Watch these pages closely because we'll soon be introducing our own team development process model.

Our teamwork articles are designed to help you to understand some of the necessary conditions which need to be in place, in order to help teams deliver their potential. We've also included some free teamwork and teambuilding exercises and tools.

Teams may not be the answer to every organizational problem but there is no doubt that they can make the contributions of individuals collectively greater than the sum of their parts.


In the rapidly changing dynamics of today's business environment, where flexibility and responsiveness are prized, then properly managed teams can certainly contribute to a "better way to manage".

In these pages you'll find more than simple definitions. Here you'll find a growing collection of teamwork articles, tips, tools and resources. Be sure to bookmark this page so you can make the most of this valuable teamworking resource.

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Our Teamwork Articles

Teamwork Principles: 6 of the Best
Teamwork principles can often be lost in the day-to-day busyness of work. We all know the value of teamwork. Or do we? Here we discuss 6 principles of teamwork

Why is Teamwork Important?
Why is teamwork important? Well it's one thing to create a team, but quite another to create teamwork. Just as it's one thing to join a team, but quite another to perform as a team member. To put it simply, teams don't work without teamwork.

Teamwork Theory: Tuckman's Stages of Group Development
Probably the most famous teamwork theory is Bruce Tuckman's 'team stages model'. Tuckman's model is widely used as a basis for effective team building and leadership. He suggests that teams grow through clearly defined stages, from their creation as groups of individuals, to cohesive, task-focused teams.

Decision Making Styles
In this article you will find Tannenbaum and Schmidt's leadership style continuum, which proposes different levels of team involvement in decision making.

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Tips and Tools

Benefits of Teamwork: Group Activity Tool
What are the benefits of teamwork in your organisation? Use this teamwork group activity tool to help find out.

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Resources and Links

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