Title: Module 1 Introduction: (U4 M1) Teamwork and Group Communication
Course: SkillsCom CMA 200 15.0 > Section: Unit 4 Module 1

In today's economy with the ever changing rules and the fluctuations in reimbursement, it is important that you are part of the provider's team dedicated to pursuing maximum reimbursement, increased office efficiency, new revenue streams, and exceptional customer service.  You may be asked to do things that you wouldn't normally think are part of the job, but when put in the context of a holistic practice, it makes perfect sense.  You are part of a big team so you have a lot to contribute and the more the team works together, the healthier the practice will be.

Group dynamics is a both fascinating and complex.  In your work life, you will spend a significant amount of time with a group of people to whom you are not related.  The more cohesive the group works together for a common goal, the better from both a personal and professional level.  Understanding group dynamics and teamwork can help facilitate those relationships.  Employers often hire based on how well they believe someone will "fit" into the group.  The dynamics that result in a group are often about the combination of "soft skills" that all of the individuals bring to the table.

What are soft skills, you may ask?  According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, they are the "personal attributes that enable someone to interact effectively and harmoniously with other people."

Take the following survey: Soft Skills Assessment (Webpage).  This survey is designed to allow you to think about which soft skills you would personally rank as most important.