“Unless you work completely solo, you will have co-workers, supervisors and/or direct-report employees,” explains Elizabeth Grimm, a librarian at the Rasmussen College Fort Myers campus. She adds that effective teamwork and collaboration not only helps with efficiently completing tasks but can also open your eyes to ideas or solutions you may never have considered.

Another benefit is that teamwork teaches you how to have interpersonal skills. Working with others to coordinate schedules, meet deadlines and make decisions will strengthen your relational interactions. Teamwork can also improve the outcome of a project because you’re able to draw upon each other’s unique strengths. The emotional support offered from group members is an added benefit.