Basic structuring
Listen to extracts of a presentation about teamwork. Pay particular attention to the structures used and the way the speaker pauses.
I'll start by looking at why teamwork is so important, // then I'll move on to the keys to successful teamwork, // and in the final part I'll focus on the problems that can arise from poor teamwork. // So, first of all why is good teamwork important?// Well, obviously it's essential for the success of any project, and it can increase levels of job satisfaction for employees as it enables relationships to develop// and each team member can feel they have a significant role to play [...]
Let's move on to my second point - // the essential elements successful team. Firstly, ideas should be shared freely, secondly, all members of the team are committed to working towards a common goal, and thirdly, they should give each other supportive feedback.// Of course, clear leadership within the team is also an essential key to success. // So, that was the why? and how? // This brings me to the final section on problems. It is obvious that if there is a lack of strategy or focus, there will be motivational problems. Clashes of personality, working styles or cultural differences can also cause divisions within the team [...]
I'd like to summarise. // We've seen that teamwork can increase motivation, we have also seen that good teamwork means having clear goals, sharing ideas, having a good leader. // Problems can arise if people don't have clear goals, or have very different working styles or personalities.
// In conclusion, I feel that it's important for companies to invest in training to enhance employees' collaborative efforts. Now, I'll be happy to answer any questions you have.