Teamwork is the foundation of success for most businesses. Good teamwork is built on positive interactions among co-workers when everyone on the team is working toward a common goal.

Teamwork is characterized by the following:

1. Clearly defined mission
2. Shared vision
3. Well-defined responsibilities
4. Well-developed planning mechanisms

Teamwork provides team members with a feeling of acceptance. The employees feel accepted by the team for their talents and contributions.

Successful teamwork has several distinctive elements:

1. Collaboration
2. Participation
3. Good decision-making
4. Effective conflict resolution process
5. Team leader having clear understanding of his/her roles and responsibilities
6. Team player mindset
7. Team members understanding and complying with the basics of a effective work team