Teamwork is action performed by a team towards a common goal. A team is consist of more than one person with different responsibilities (Wikipedia, 2011). From my experience, I found that the older the guys are the flexible of teamwork they have.

During my degree, I found out that most of the people here practicing Group Exercise rather than Team Exercise.So what is the different between Group Exercise and Team Exercise?

Usually, members work independently and they often are not working towards the same goal. Members focus mostly on themselves because they are not involved in the planning of their group's objectives and goals. Members are given their tasks or told what their duty or job is, and suggestions are rarely welcomed. Members are very cautious about what they say and are afraid to ask questions. They may not fully understand what is taking place in their group. Members do not trust each other's motives because the do not fully understand the role each member plays in their group.

Besides that, members may have a lot to contribute but are held back because of a closed relationship with each member.Members are bothered by differing opinions or disagreements because they consider it a threat. There is not group support to help resolve problems. Lastly, members may or may not participate in group decision-making, and conformity is valued more than positive results.

Characteristics of Effective Teams

The team must have a clear goal.

Team goals should call for a specific performance objective, expressed so concisely that everyone knows when the objective has been met.

The team must have high standards that are understood by all.

Team members must know what is expected of them individually and collectively. Vague statements such as "positive attitude" and "demonstrated effort" are not good enough.

 

The team must have principled leadership.

Teams usually need someone to lead the effort. Team members must know that the team leader has the position because they have good leadership skills and are working for the good of the team. The team members will be less supportive if they feel that the team leader is putting him/herself above the team, achieving personal recognition or otherwise benefiting from the position.

  

E-mails are great for group or team member to exchange information. Instead of the face-to-face discussion at the end of the day, when both parties are equally stressed out, e-mails can offer much-needed communication during working hours.