Teamwork

Working as a team is a very important aspect to take into consideration for the success of an event. On the 13^th  December  2014  a surprise party was held at Selepa Hotel. Teamwork is working together with a common goal to achieve tasks (European Foundation, 2007). According to Delarue, Stijn & Hootegem (2003) working as a team promote efficiency of services as team members are working together and they understand what they are doing.

The surprise party was poorly managed as the team did not cooperate to work together. Allen et al (2010) illustrate that working as a team each and every one should have a task or responsibility. Donne (2011) note that each and every one have to take part with coming up with ideas. The team members where not listening to each other and everyone did things their own way. McDuff (1995) highlights that communication style is one of the key aspects that a team needs to be successful.  Burke (2010) further explain that communication promote efficiency and common understanding. During the event the team members where not cooperating as the team leader was doing all the work alone.  Allen et al (2010) state that team leaders should be trained in order to manage the team effectively.

 

Reference

Allen, J., Bowdin, G., Harris, R. & O’Tooler, W. (2012) Events Management. 3^rd edn, Routledge: Britain.

Allen, J., O’Tooler, W. & Harris, W. (2010) Festival & Special Event Management. 5^th edn, Wiley & Sons, Sydney.

Burke, R.(2010) Event Communication Skills: Planning & Control Techniques. 4^th edn. John Wiley & Sons: Chichester.

Delarue, A., Stijn, G. & Hootegem, V. (2003) Productivity Outcomes of Teamwork as A Effect of Team Structure. Catholic University of Leuven [Online]. Available at: http://www.ondernemerschap.be/documents/pdf/wp_productivity_outcomes_of_teamwork   

Donne, J. (2011) Teamwork & Leadership. Journal of Teamwork & Leadership.

Europen Foundation (2007) Teamwork & High Performance Work Organization. Ireland [Online]. Available at: http://www.eurofound.europa.eu.