We've all heard the saying, "Teamwork makes the dream work!" But what is teamwork, really? Sometimes, what we think is teamwork is actually just... a lot of people in one place. Let's clear up some common misunderstandings. What Teamwork ISN'T Imagine five people gathered around a single lightbulb, all trying to change it at once. Or picture a kitchen bustling with five chefs when only one is truly needed to prepare a meal. While the intentions might be good, this isn't teamwork. It's often: Inefficiency: Too many cooks in the kitchen (or lightbulb changers in the hallway) can actually slow things down, create confusion, and even lead to mistakes. A Crowd: When tasks are simple and can easily be handled by one or two people, adding more just creates a crowd, not a cohesive team effort. Everyone ends up getting in each other's way, and individual contributions become muddled. Unnecessary Duplication: If everyone is tr...