We should be starting with THE fundamental issue - helping team members understand that the key is personal and individual responsibility. Teams and Personal Responsibility Over the last decade there has been a greater recognition that teamwork is a critical aspect of workplace life.
Most jobs are interdependent and require employees to work with each other to achieve common goals.
With that awareness there has been more effort invested in developing teams of various sorts. Efforts to improve teamwork are varied, ranging from values clarification exercises, to outdoor adventure challenges. One aspect that is often neglected is the role of personal responsibility and commitment in team life. Teams with members that look at themselves first tend to have less destructive conflict, and are more productive. While elements such as group dynamics and group roles ARE important, no team can succeed over the long haul without individual commitment and recognition of personal responsibility.