Teamwork — How we work successfully together

UZH Magazine — June 2023

In this edition of the UZH magazine, focusing on teamwork, Dr. Jennifer Sparr and Prof. Dr. Jochen Menges discuss that a sense of well-being is vital to productivity. Jennifer Sparr advocates, "We work particularly productive when we feel good, and we feel good when we can be productive," underscoring the symbiotic relationship between satisfaction and efficiency. Jochen Menges further emphasizes the human aspect of work by noting, "People who are not allowed to have emotions at work usually do have them - and often they are negative."

The articles span from discussing mobile work's magic to the emotional component that binds successful teams. It reveals that while expertise is crucial, the shared emotional landscape of a team is fundamental for driving innovation and productivity. This edition not only addresses the transformation of scientific ideas into commercial products but also the emotional intelligence required to navigate the complex dynamics of modern teamwork.

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