A true Network Marketing team is a group of people working together for a common goal, with each individual member contributing their skills or talents in a coordinated manner that enhances and ensures the achievement of a stated objective. The members may not have chosen themselves, but by becoming part of the team, each one has no choice but to contribute everything to achieve the common goal.

Whether in the family or in the workplace, the importance of teamwork can never be overemphasized. It has long been proven that even the most talented person achieves more when working as part of a team. And for the average performer, his output often increases severalfold when his efforts are integrated into those of a team. Not in vain, the word TEAM has been interpreted in the sense of Together We All Get More.

But to get the most out of a team, they must necessarily work together. Generosity and clarity of purpose is the backbone of a successful team. Anytime the team doesn’t function as a cohesive unit, or if the real goal isn’t clear to all team members, you may end up with a mere collection of people whose skills and personal contributions don’t add up.

If you are part of a team or have responsibility for coordinating team activities, here are the things to keep in mind to get the best out of your team:

• Do all team members agree on the common goal towards which everyone is striving?
• Does each team member know exactly what their role should be?
• Do the members consider themselves as a team or as individuals? It should be the first.
• So, as you listen to each member speak, do their statements contain more “we” or “I”? Once again, it must contain more of the former.
• Is there mutual respect between the players on the one hand, and between the players and the coaching staff on the other?
• Do team members encourage and support each other?
• Are the members more interested in individual glory than in the collective success of the team? The trainer must be discouraged.

Without prejudice to the common goal, are the individual efforts, sacrifices and contributions of each player recognised, no matter how small? Do members discuss group performance and are they committed to continuous improvement?

Teamwork is extremely important and should be given a high priority by team leaders and team players themselves. The most important task for the MLM team leader is to put together a team that shares common goals and a common vision. There must also be a culture of mutual recognition, in which everyone’s contribution is applauded by everyone.

Team members must be helped to realize that everyone is accountable to the team. They should also know that great achievements are only possible when each player complements the efforts of other players. Similarly, each player needs to know that their success as individuals is tied to the success of the entire team. The importance of dedication and selflessness should also be emphasized.

Perhaps the greatest benefit of teamwork is that it helps us learn to share risks and work for the general good of all. Teamwork also improves job satisfaction and helps us see the big picture. That adds up to the increased performance that good teamwork brings.