Title: The Disadvantages of Teamwork in the Workplace | Bizfluent
Headings: The Disadvantages of Teamwork in the Workplace
The Disadvantages of Teamwork in the Workplace
Why Teamwork Matters
The Disadvantages of Teamwork
Differences in Work Styles
Longer Decision Times
Conflicts and Disagreements in a Team
Reduced Innovation and Creativity
Reward Creative Thinkers
Motivate and Encourage Active Collaboration

Content: But they can also result in conflicts between team members. Think about dreamers versus doers, leaders versus supporters and so on. As a business owner, it's your responsibility to understand, recognize and manage the different work styles of your team members. This will allow you to leverage their strengths and assign them tasks that suit their natural abilities. Longer Decision Times
One of the main disadvantages of group work is that it often takes longer to make decisions and accomplish a given task. When you're by yourself, you can work at your own pace and decide on the spot what to do next. When working in a team, you may not have this freedom as more people need to be consulted regarding the task at hand. This can lead to longer decision times and missed deadlines. Let's say your team is developing a marketing strategy for a client. The graphic designer, who is responsible for creating flyers and other promotional materials, works with copywriters to put everything together.