 The concept of teamwork is not new to us, especially in our time now the 21st century. It is a simple and straightforward concept, but is not easy. A team is composed of two or more people who combine their talents and abilities to accomplish a goal or a set of goals.
The concept of teamwork is not new to us, especially in our time now the 21st century. It is a simple and straightforward concept, but is not easy. A team is composed of two or more people who combine their talents and abilities to accomplish a goal or a set of goals. The people that compose the team are equals; they only differ in their areas of skill. What makes a team successful is when we take advantage of the power of synergy. By definition, synergy means that the total is greater than the sum of its parts. This means that two individuals, working alone will produce two units of work; but when they are combined as a team, the two individuals may produce five, seven, or ten units of work. Many of the jobs we do here in Ebenezer cannot be done by one person working alone. A team is needed whenever the task at hand is greater than the capacity of any individual working alone.
I believe that being a team player is no longer optional. If we want to achieve anything of consequence or value, we need the help and cooperation of people. The 80/20 rule holds true for teams of all kinds. Eighty percent of the work is done by 20 percent of the team members. To be successful, we need to be among the 20 percent of the team members and be able to put our whole heart into doing something. When we build our team, we also build people.
How can we translate this concept into tangible ways? We can start by being supportive and helpful in our interactions with our team. We need to be careful not to challenge, criticize, or argue, but rather look for solutions and for opportunities to help other people deliver their maximum contributions, too. Cooperation, collaboration, communication, and teamwork are the waves of the 21st century. Let us be counted in as part of the Ebenezer team. By learning to work together well with others, we can advance rapidly and meet the needs of our growing clientele so we can truly be servant leaders for the body of Christ in Asia and Beyond. *
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