THE EFFECTIVE JHSC
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APPENDIX
Table of Contents
ƒ Operating as an Effective Team
ƒ Legal Roles, Responsibilities and Entitlements of the JHSC
ƒ Sample Terms of Reference
ƒ Resources
Operating as an Effective Team
First of All, What is a Team?
A team is a group of individuals with a common purpose, each with a valuable role to play in achieving
that purpose.
One of the most important features of a successful JHSC is effective teamwork. Effective teamwork is
built on:
ƒ Shared values and goals
ƒ Mutual respect and consideration
ƒ Valid debate and differing points of view
ƒ Consensus-building
ƒ Personal commitment
ƒ Consistency of process
ƒ Active participation
What Are the Benefits of Teamwork to Our Organization?
A team can be greater than the sum of its parts. By having a depth of expertise and a sharing of knowledge
between positions, groups of individuals who operate as a cohesive team can provide a higher quality and
more consistent service than individuals working alone.
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