Collaborating in groups is becoming more prevalent in the work place. Many people
don’t like working in groups because they feel like they can get the task done faster
independently. There are many advantages to working in a group such as shared experience or
knowledge, team building, creativity, and support.
Working in a group you get the advantage of shared experience and knowledge. When
you bring a group of people together they each bring a related set of skills and knowledge. While
some may overlap there may be a couple that have distinct experiences or knowledge that they
can share. If an individual were to tackle a very difficult project on their own they would
probably struggle with some parts because they have limited experience.
Group work can increase teambuilding in organizations. Getting the chance to work with
members of other departments that you rarely get to connect with can help increase
