The purpose of UWF team is to strengthen interpersonal relationships and foster individual development in the course of working to fulfill organizational objectives.Teamwork is therefore the capability to comprehend and recognize the diverse strengths and abilities in a group setting and then applying them to one final solution. In simple terms it is defined as the activity of working well together as a team. Teamwork is an effective tool in organizations where work is highly interconnected and demands up to date information sharing. For that reason, it is important first to build an effective team and thereafter to motivate them in various ways to gain maximum profits and improve the overall productivity of the organization.
(Cascio, 1995)Organizational teamwork therefore refers to the ability of people within an organization to work together towards the accomplishment of organizational goals or objectives. In the first meeting, some of the key issues to be addressed include checking the strengths and weaknesses of the team members, the skills of each member of the team and ensure that the team members clearly and completely understand and accept the team goals. Some of the incentives suggested to achieve organizational teamwork include good communication and negotiation which are essential skills through which members can understand each other in the course of their interaction. All these processes should be lead by an effective team leader who can motivate team members in difficult situations. Monetary motivational incentive can also be important in this case as this will give them a sense of involvement and empowerment.
Effective teamwork can be achieved through effective team building as it increases flexibility and speed as tasks are being done by more than one individual with different skills. (Beardwell& Holden, 2001)Various types of personalities involved in the work team do affect the outcome of the team efforts for instance in cases where some of the team members have more weaknesses than strengths-these will degrade the awaited outcomes. The initial meeting has a lot of importance. One, after identifying the strengths and weaknesses of each team member, the team leader will be able to know what to do in order to maintain the stability of the team set forward to achieve its desired goals.
Two, the team leader will be able to know how much money will be required to push them through. Three, the team leader will also be able to talk with each member and also motivate them even in difficult situations. Lastly, the team leader will be able to know and also always remember what is required of them. (Cascio, 1995) Some of the examples where effective and non-effective initial meetings includes large operating companies, work places such as NGO's, church groups, SACCO's amongst others. Non effective meetings have failed in terms of attendance and setting the agenda for the team or group.
Effective teams are well attended are have the agenda for discussion set right to prevent wasting time discussing irrelevant issues. Negative outcomes are achieved in situations where non-effective meetings are conducted and in this case the team gains no goals at all. Such teams are notorious in wasting time and discussing irrelevant issues that do not add value to individuals or to the organization. Positive outcomes on the other hand are achieved in situations where effective meetings are conducted. This is where serious meetings are properly held and minutes taken by the team leaders and goals to be achieved are set.
Successful initial meetings set the agenda right and members discuss only important issues that are important towards progress in the team or organization. Initial meetings therefore determine the future of a team in terms of fulfilling the objectives for which it was created. (Beardwell& Holden, 2001)
