Teamwork Essay

Write a two page essay on the following topic. Your essay should be done in Word, size 12 font, double spaced. Please put a left-aligned heading at the top including your name and the date.

Think of a team that you were part of. (It can be a sports team, a work team or a team for a big school project.) Chapter 8 (Communication Skills) may be helpful!

In the allotted time, write an essay addressing the following points:

Briefly describe the team you were (are) on and that team’s purpose or goal.

Choose ONE of the following to expand on:

o Training: What preparation did the team undertake and how did it specifically relate to or help the team to reach its goal?

o Roles: If specific roles were assigned, describe how those roles were determined and how they helped the team to reach its goal.

o Agreements: If your team had a specific agreement, describe how specific elements of that agreement strengthened the team.

o Leadership: Did an informal leader emerge or was one chosen? (NOT your boss or coach, etc) What qualities did that leader possess that strengthened the team?