Teamwork is most effective where participative leadership is practiced. Teamwork requires a group to develop procedures to meet the particular problem or situation. Teamwork is characterized by the group's ability to examine its process in order to constantly improve itself as a team. Teamwork will best take place when the climate of the organization is encouraging and defense reducing. Teamwork utilizes the appropriate steps and guidelines for decision-making in the solution of a problem.
Teamwork requires trust and openness in communication and relationships.
Teamwork is achieved when the group members have a strong sense of belonging to the group. A Book of Readings for Student Leaders , revised from Ernestine M. Copas, Ed.