Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: The Importance of Working Together

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You’ve probably seen the phrase “Teamwork makes the dream work” printed on office mugs and motivational posters. But what exactly does it mean and what does good teamwork look like?

Teamwork Makes the Dream WorkThe phrase “Teamwork makes the dream work” essentially means that dividing tasks and responsibilities among a team can lead to better outcomes than a single person doing the same task, saysSabrina Romanoff, PsyD, a clinical psychologist and professor at Yeshiva University.

Teamwork Makes the Dream Work

The phrase “Teamwork makes the dream work” essentially means that dividing tasks and responsibilities among a team can lead to better outcomes than a single person doing the same task, saysSabrina Romanoff, PsyD, a clinical psychologist and professor at Yeshiva University.

The phrase caught on and has become popular over the years. In this article, we explore the benefits of teamwork, the characteristics of good teamwork, as well as some steps to help you be a good team player and build a strong team.

Below, Dr. Romanoff explains why teamwork is important and the benefits it can offer:

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According to Dr. Romanoff, these are some of the characteristics of good teamwork:

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Dr. Romanoff shares some strategies that can help you foster good teamwork:

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If you’re wondering how to be a good team player, Dr. Romanoff has some suggestions that can help:

If you’ve ever been part of a team that just clicked, you know that being part of a team can be engaging and gratifying. Whether it’s at home, at work, on a playground, or in a relationship, working together as part of a team offers several benefits.

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2 SourcesVerywell Mind uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read oureditorial processto learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy.Clark W.Teamwork: A multidisciplinary review.Child Adolesc Psychiatr Clin N Am.2021;30(4):685-695. doi:10.1016/j.chc.2021.05.003Rosen MA, DiazGranados D, Dietz AS, et al.Teamwork in healthcare: Key discoveries enabling safer, high-quality care.Am Psychol. 2018;73(4):433-450. doi:10.1037/amp0000298

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Verywell Mind uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read oureditorial processto learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy.Clark W.Teamwork: A multidisciplinary review.Child Adolesc Psychiatr Clin N Am.2021;30(4):685-695. doi:10.1016/j.chc.2021.05.003Rosen MA, DiazGranados D, Dietz AS, et al.Teamwork in healthcare: Key discoveries enabling safer, high-quality care.Am Psychol. 2018;73(4):433-450. doi:10.1037/amp0000298

Verywell Mind uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read oureditorial processto learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy.

Clark W.Teamwork: A multidisciplinary review.Child Adolesc Psychiatr Clin N Am.2021;30(4):685-695. doi:10.1016/j.chc.2021.05.003Rosen MA, DiazGranados D, Dietz AS, et al.Teamwork in healthcare: Key discoveries enabling safer, high-quality care.Am Psychol. 2018;73(4):433-450. doi:10.1037/amp0000298

Clark W.Teamwork: A multidisciplinary review.Child Adolesc Psychiatr Clin N Am.2021;30(4):685-695. doi:10.1016/j.chc.2021.05.003

Rosen MA, DiazGranados D, Dietz AS, et al.Teamwork in healthcare: Key discoveries enabling safer, high-quality care.Am Psychol. 2018;73(4):433-450. doi:10.1037/amp0000298

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