3. Working in Groups involves 2 types of activity:

3. Working in Groups involves 2 types of activity:

 Collective tasks for the achievement of group objectives
 Group maintenance, i.e. providing support and encouragement, maintaining
harmony within the group.
Being a team member, one must:
 Know the rules of the game
 Cooperate with others in all activities and communication
Ideally, the benefits of teamwork are many, among them:
 Each individual gets the support of the group
 Shared skills, information and ideas enhance individual potential
Unfortunately, the need to conform to the „house rules‟ may sometimes restrict individual
personality and flair, and rigid leadership and procedures may strangle initiative and
creativity in individuals.