In a workplace, no person can function in isolation. Teamwork and communication are critical components. You might work with a group of people all doing a similar job, and/or you might be part of a cross-functional team with members doing very different tasks toward the same goal. Your supervisor is typically part of your team, too.

• Describe what you and your co-workers and supervisor are working to accomplish. What is the purpose and goal(s) of your team?
• What do you do to contribute toward the goal(s) of the team? How do you see yourself as an effective member?
• Describe how some of the tasks and interactions you do relate to the work of others.
• Describe how employees interact within your organization to get a specific task accomplished, and how they interact as part of a team.
• What could go wrong if your team didn't "pull together"? Give two specific examples of how a breakdown in communication, or a failure to work as a team could have a harmful impact on your team's goals.