Table 4

Joint table presenting quantitative and qualitative results according to perception of real teamwork in TMTs

Quantitative results – for teamwork and sorted by mean value
StatementsMinimum valueMaximum valueMean valueStandard deviation
3. We have stated internal rules for how to act and work in our TMT576.820.476
16. We show each other respect in our TMT576.640.559
7. We are mutually responsible for the performance of our TMT576.610.567
18. I look forward to attending our TMT meetings576.610.567
17. We always act on the basis of the decisions we have made together even if they are not taken in consensus476.570.742
14. Everyone in our TMT is involved and committed to what we do576.460.693
1. We have an explicit purpose for our TMT’s internal work576.430.690
9. We regularly reflect on how we can improve our working methods in our TMT576.390.737
12. We have fun together in our TMT576.320.723
5. We know each other’s competencies and how we all contribute to achieving the goals of our TMT and the organisation576.290.659
15. We always listen to each other in our TMT276.291.117
13. We show each other appreciation for what we do in our TMT376.251.041
2. We have long-term goals that apply to our TMT’s internal work475.930.997
6. Membership of our TMT is based on competence, not position, in the organisation175.411.738
Qualitative results – identified categories for real teamwork from the focus groups
  • Be innovative

  • Clear purpose, mission and goals “touching the hearts”

  • Clear rules for behaviours

  • Clear structure

  • Complementing competences

  • Consensus in decision-making

  • Continuously develop as a team

  • Feeling community

  • Making each other better

  • Sustainable thinking

  • Systems view

Citations for teamwork from the focus groups
  • − “I definitely think we are on our way to becoming that (a team)!”

  • − “The business needs it (being a team), but as an individual I also need it. I will also say that the job is more fun when I feel secure in a team and having colleagues I can ask for help … for my leadership and for myself. Absolutely, it’s a lot of fun to work in a team.”

  • − “We are a team that has achieved and celebrated successes, but we have also cried together …. That is building teams over time.”

Source(s): Table by authors

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