Using a team approach has several benefits: it allows for a greater depth of understanding of issues by combining diverse skills and knowledge; it increases commitment and motivation by involving members in decision making; and it promotes cross learning as individual members are exposed to different disciplines. Working as a team also provides increased confidence in decisions, allows complex tasks to be tackled, enhances relationships and morale, and ideally improves efficiency.

1. Team Approach
What are the benefits of using a team approach?

2. Understanding
The combined skills, knowledge, and perceptions of the group allow for a greater
depth of understanding of the issue(s) and increase the range of possible solutions.
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3. Motivation and Commitment
Involving members in the planning and decision-making process increases their
commitment and motivation to implement the decision.
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4. Cross Learning
Multidisciplinary teams can promote cross learning; individual members are
exposed to the resources and interventions used by the different disciplines
represented on the team.
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5. Confidence
There is increased confidence that decisions reached by the team are sound and
have addressed the issue from a number of perspectives.
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6. Strength
A team can tackle a task that is too complex for one person to handle.
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7. Relationships and Morale
Teams can enhance interpersonal relationships and overall employee morale.
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8. Efficiency
Ideally, duplication of services is avoided and resources are used effectively and
efficiently.
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