Team Communication Teamwork is very important when it comes to good communication skills. It has been said that effective communication skills allow an individual to inspire and influence others in order to achieve a desired outcome, no matter how difficult the situation may seem. Anyone who has an open view on all things can provide that information to another person and be able to explain why they feel that way. And it's possible that he can convince the other party to feel the same way. When communicating a thought to an individual or a group, body language plays an important role. A simple gesture can make or break the person delivering the message. It can show how confident the individual is in the given message. It can also show how uncomfortable the person feels when talking about a certain topic. This proves to be a valid point when it comes to team communication with other members. Communication between members can sometimes be difficult. Remember, each member has their own opinions and opinions will arise. Every individual is built to see things the way they are meant to see them and it may not always be black and white. It is essential to understand that in order to communicate well with the team you need to be able to relate to each member and realize that they are people too. Knowing that a job must be performed and completed; a level of respect must be achieved. A Team Leader must have great communication skills when it comes to being in charge of a group of people. Everyone must have respect and a good relationship so that it can work in favor of completing whatever goal you set out to achieve. The Team Leader should never be one to take sides. ...... half of the document ...... at State University, Retrieved January 25, 2009, Temme, Jim (January 9, 1995). Plant engineering. Calling a team a team doesn't mean it is: Success _Teamwork must be a way of life._, Retrieved January 21, 2009, Colias, Mike (October 20, 2008). Crain's Chicago Affairs. Improving team communication in Addus., Unknown, (November 2007). Source: Claims 55.11. Teamwork basics. (TRAINING REMINDER).., Retrieved January 26, 2009, from http://find.galegroup.com/ips/start.do?prodId=IPS Morris, Stephen (2008). Industrial and commercial training. Virtual Teamwork: Making It Possible, Retrieved January 26, 2009, from www.emeraldinsight.com/10.1108/00197850810868612 Bergiel, Blaise J (2008). Management research news. Nature of Virtual Teams: A Summary of Their Advantages and Disadvantages, 31, Retrieved January 26, 2009, from www.emeraldinsight.com/10.1108/01409170810846821