Successful teams have a common goal and understand how they accomplish it, struggling teams lack the same level of focus. In order for everyone to achieve their portion of the success, there needs to be a clear alignment between each member's role and the overall purpose of the team.

Conflict is a natural part of life, and it can actually be beneficial to teams and organizations. However, even if conflict has the potential to enhance team performance, managers still need to tread carefully. Not resolving or managing conflict appropriately can hurt productivity and morale.

The way people interact in a team or organization is very important in how well they can work with one another. To have effective internal communication, team members need to be aware of the styles of communication each person prefers.

Without open communication among department or company employees, an office can seem like it is a dictatorship. If a company does not have enough openness, employees will feel like they lack power and their voices will never be heard.

Humans are social creatures, and working in the best interest of the group has always been a strong trait. We work in teams and groups, and consequently our success depends on our surroundings and those we work with. But what happens when some people falter?