{"id":6417,"date":"2020-08-21T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-08-21T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enableeducation\/wp\/?p=6417"},"modified":"2020-09-17T22:01:25","modified_gmt":"2020-09-17T22:01:25","slug":"can-teams-be-strong-without-teamwork","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/enableeducation.com\/can-teams-be-strong-without-teamwork\/","title":{"rendered":"Can teams be strong without teamwork?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When remote working was only at the start of its rein\nbusinesses everywhere expressed concerns. Teamwork, collaboration and company\nculture were at the forefront. The idea of isolating teams seemed counter-productive\nand was sure to create grave challenges that would be hard to overcome. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, with nearly 5 months into the remote working ecosystem,\nit appears as though the space experienced has actually done well for most\nteams. It raises the question: can teams be strong without traditional\nteamwork? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"color:#ed1165;font-size:23px\" class=\"has-text-color\"><strong>Being Nimble <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide\" style=\"grid-template-columns:10% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img src=\"https:\/\/enableeducation.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Leader.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12645\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Many companies have had to downsize and become nimbler. The\nroute to being nimble often means simplifying tasks and responsibilities which\nin turn cuts the dependence on teamwork. With simpler, repeatable tasks, workers\nbecome more efficient and can often find solutions to daily challenges much\neasier on their own. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While this doesn\u2019t entirely mean workers cannot, or should\nnot, work together to find solutions, it does mean that in many cases the just\ndon\u2019t have to. Critical thinking skill certainly become stronger when individuals\nmust get through challenges on their own. It means that workers are now strengthening\ntheir independence. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"color:#ed1165;font-size:23px\" class=\"has-text-color\"><strong>Working in specialties<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide\" style=\"grid-template-columns:10% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img src=\"https:\/\/enableeducation.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Employee-Evolution.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12647\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Much like with repeatable tasks, working through tasks that you are good at undoubtedly leads to efficiency. It goes without saying that an individual who enjoys, or who is a professional in one area will perform much better than an individual who is not. With this in mind, it makes sense to work independently on specialty tasks that really are done best by one person. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"color:#ed1165;font-size:23px\" class=\"has-text-color\"><strong>An assembly line of strengths<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide\" style=\"grid-template-columns:10% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img src=\"https:\/\/enableeducation.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/person-to-person.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12648\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>So long as the worker is not overwhelmed, completing a task\nindependently can promote focus and flow. When trying to write a story for\nexample, having each paragraph written by a different writer likely wouldn\u2019t warrant\ngood flow or storytelling. However, one writer with many editors, would. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rather than having each team member do a small amount of\neverything, it makes better sense to set up an assembly line of clear-cut roles.\nEach new task gets passed along to the person who does it best, who sees it\nthrough to the end. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The remote work environment does not mean all collaborative work comes to a screeching halt. Rather, it means collaboration has evolved. With roles better defined, and tasks able to be completed independently, teams are striving together, individually. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-_57bf40-5b\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\" style=\"height:20px\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" style=\"border-top-color:rgba(238, 238, 238, 1);border-top-width:1px;width:80%;border-top-style:solid\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"color:#8b8b8b\" class=\"has-text-color\"><em>Enable Education is working hard to help businesses create sustainable training resources that can be used in the current working environment and once our world settles into a new normal. We can help you <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"record professional training videos remotely (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/42kxthFL7a0\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #ed1165\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">record professional training videos remotely<\/span><\/a>,&nbsp;or create a sustainable plan that will guide your organization when things return to normal.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"color:#8b8b8b\" class=\"has-text-color\"><em>Contact&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"mailto:ben@enableeducation.com\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #ed1165\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">ben@enableeducation.com<\/span><\/a>&nbsp;to get started on your solution.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When remote working was only at the start of its rein businesses everywhere expressed concerns. Teamwork, collaboration and company culture were at the forefront. 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