A team is a group that works towards a single, common goal.  In fact, they might have different individual objectives, but those objectives contribute to the higher collective one.

The choice of strategy depends not only on the current state of teamwork, but on the nature of the people.

Team strategies fall into four main areas:

• Individual: development of individual skills; establishing familiarity with shared processes
• Relational: improvement of unconscious dynamics; engendering a sense of common purpose and commitment
• In/Out Groups: tackling the barriers between different organisational units
• Cultural: building a teamwork philosophy in larger organisations

A common mistake is for individuals to think that being committed to their own objectives means they are committed to the team.