Most people prefer working in teams, rather then alone. If you ask them, some might prefer to work alone sometimes (ie. when they have to focus on something urgent). Others would rather work from home a few days per week. But the vast majority would seriously dislike doing this five days a week. There are  of course pros and cons to every situation. Here are  some of the arguments in favor of:

1. Working solo:

• No one disagrees with you. Therefore, you avoid all arguments
• You can take the whole credit for your work
• Use your own methods
• You’re free to make all the decisions

2. Working in a team

• Spread the workload
• Share ideas/ bounce ideas off each other
• Share the responsibility
• Make work a social activity
• Share expertize and learn from others
• More input, more ideas, more room for innovation

Henry Ford said “Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working  together  is success.” We agree! It’s true, each scenario has it’s pros and cons. But overall, people are designed to be sociable. Working in teams, collaborating with your peers drives better morale and more enthusiasm. Interacting and collaborating with our colleagues allows us to bounce ideas off each other, learn, innovate and grow.

Moreover,  we seem to be more careful not to make mistakes and be more efficient when we know other people are watching. It seems a bit scary when I put it this way. But in the end this is what pushes us to improve and do better. The competitive spirit doesn’t hurt either.