What is your definition of teamwork?

Focus on the collaboration involved in teamwork. The old adage, "There is no 'I' in team," should be driven home in your answer. Treating the members of your team with dignity, respect, and recognizing and rewarding their efforts is paramount.

American Express states on their website, We view each other as colleagues--part of the same team, striving to deliver the brand promise to our customers and each other every day. Individual performance is essential and valued, but never at the expense of the team.

"Everyone brings something to the table and a unique lens through which they approach their work. When we reach that goal, it is with gratitude to the others in our collaborative effort. It's being a part of something bigger. We're all working towards the same goal."

"Teamwork is more than reaching a common goal everyone is working towards. It's about placing everyone in a framework where each and every member of the team gets to shine. When every person gets to shine, their unique talents are part of a greater collaborative effort. When every contribution helps us achieve our mutual goal, that's my idea of teamwork. And it feels just as good as the singular achievement of one person, because everyone is recognized, and no one is left behind."