“The Power of We” – Teamwork

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With the blog action day being held today, I would like to post something related to the theme, “The Power of We”. The above video is a half-time show at a college football game in the United States. It involves members of the marching and athletic band of the Ohio State University. The video epitomises the power of teamwork and how a collective group of people working together to achieve a common goal can create wonderful results. Teamwork is becoming an integral part of today’s society. From professional sports franchises to corporate teams, certain elements of teamwork are involved. In the words of Michael Jordan, one of the most decorated basketball player of our generation:

Adding on, Brittany Dowell, director of publication relations at Digital Talents Agents said on a article regarding the success of a great leader, “Through my professional experience, I’ve come to discover the seemingly contradictory truth that a great leader is defined by his or her teamwork skills. As John C. Maxwell says, ‘A boss says Go and a leader says Let’s Go.‘ Leadership is demonstrated through a strong dedication to a team and promoting collaboration, whether you work in a startup or corporate environment.” This again highlights the power of collaborative efforts and how ‘We’ can become a force to be reckoned with.

Throughout my educational career, I have been through myriad team projects. I feel these projects are of paramount importance to the development of my team-working skills. I believe the ability to work well in groups from previous experiences would help me significantly when I enter the workforce in the near future. For the time being, I hope I would be able to contribute positively to the group work for this course.

Ending on a lighter note,

Sources:

Ohio State University Marching Band Wows With Video-Game Inspired Halftime Show

How to Become a Great Leader: 15 Entrepreneurs Weigh In

The Power of Teamwork