Table 1.

Processes and factors of teamwork

Process	Factors
1. Mutual performance monitoring	1) Consulting each other
	2) Seeking help from each other
	3) Checking each other’s work and giving feedback
2. Mutual trust	4) Confidentiality
	5) Respect
	6) Trust
3. Decision making/planning	7) Making decisions together
	8) Making a plan together
	9) Dividing tasks so not to duplicate effort
4. Team cohesion	10) Interest and commitment
	11) Members available and accessible
5. Team motivation	12) Motivating each other
	13) Encouraging each other
6. Goals and objectives	14) Having a common goal
7. Communication	15) Good communication
	16) Sharing information
8. Conflict resolution/management	17) Ability to manage conflict