Teamwork involves behaviors under the control of individual team members. It is the effort they put into team tasks, their manner of interacting with others on the team, and the quantity and quality of contributions they make to team discussions. (AACU, 2009h).

Teamwork...

• Drives productivity in a work environment
• Provides leadership opportunities in small groups
• Forces interaction for productivity
• Promotes collaborative behaviors

Professionalism is “an ideal to which individuals and occupational groups aspire, in order to distinguish themselves from other workers” (Pratte & Rury, 1991, p 60).

Professionalism...

• Drives standard behaviors and norms
• Benefits diverse perspectives in a multi-cultural environment
• Provides opportunities for personal improvement
• Enhances ethics and accountability

Below are some resources to help you learn more about the competencies of teamwork and professionalism:

The Five Stages of Team Development (Lumen Learning)