What is required to work well in a team? Reflect on a time when you have worked in collaboration with others, either as part of your academic journey or in a workplace situation. Consider the following: 

1. Describe the collaboration experience you are reflecting on. What was your team trying to achieve? Who were your teammates and what were your roles? 

2. Identify the key elements that fostered effective teamwork like clear goals, leadership. How did you build clear communication and trust? 

3. Did any team member bring unique skills that enhanced the team's performance? How did these skills contribute to the teamwork and the collaboration? 

4. Reflect on any unexpected challenges your team encountered. How did your team adapt and overcome these challenges? 

5. What lessons did you learn from this teamwork experience? How does it highlight the importance of collaboration?