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Whether in the workplace or on the football field, effective teamwork can produce amazing results.
However, working successfully as a team is not as easy as it may seem.Effective teamwork certainly
does not just happen automatically; it takes a great deal of hard work and compromise.There are a
number of factors that must be in place to make a good team.
Effective leadership is one of the most important components of good teamwork.The team's leader
should possess the skills to create and preserve a positive working environment and motivate and inspire
the team members to take a positive approach to work and be highly committed.An effective team leader will promote a high level of spirit and make them feel supported and valued.
Communication is a vital factor of all interpersonal relationship and especially that of a team.Team
members must be able to articulate their feelings, express plans and goals, share ideas and see each
other's opinions.·
Conflicts will arise no matter how well a team functions together.The best way to deal with conflicts is
to have some organized methods of handling conflicts.Team members should be able to voice their
concerns without fear of offending others.Inst
ead of avoiding conflict issues, a handson approach that
settles them quickly is much better.It is often
advised that the team leader sit with the conflicting parties
and help work out their differences without taking sides and trying to remain objective if possible.
The team leader must set a good example to create good teamwork.In order to keep team 
members
positive and committed and motivated, the team leader herself/himself needs to show these qualities.The
team turns to the leader for support and guidance.So any negative words or behaviors on the leader's
part can be disastrous.
Regardless of what type of work you are in, knowing how to effectively work on with a team is going
to be extremely imp
ortant to your success and that of your team.
1. Effective leadership is important partly because ________.
A. it h
elps a leader to develop lots of skills
B. it makes a leader feel supported and valued
C. it creates a positive working environment
D. it depends on interpersonal relationship of a team
2. The underlined word "articulate" probably means ________.
A. hide
B. feel
C. express
D. plan
3. When conflicts arise among team members, the team leader should ________.
A. worry about the team members
B. ignore the team members' voices
C. try to avoid conflict issues
D. work out their differences
4. To become a good team leader, you have to ________.
A. be positive and committed
B. set up a good team
C. look for support from the team
D. avoid natural disasters
5. Which is the best title for the passage?
A. Football and Teamwork
B. What Makes Effective Teamwork
C. Handle Conflict in a Team
D. Communication and Teamwork
