AbstractThe objective of this article is to show how communication is a very vital and important factor for the success of a team. I will cover how it helps to identify the role of each individual team member. I will discuss how team communication helps all team members understand the end goal and I will also discuss how communication is a vital part of project planning within the team. The Importance of Team CommunicationTeam dynamics are the invisible force that pulls and influences a team to act and react in a certain way, according to BusinessKnowledgeSource.com (2003). A good team is the very important element for the success of any company. This is not only important for the employer, but it is also important for the success of the employees and team dynamics are probably the most important task to help any good manager build a good and strong team. One of the most important elements in team dynamics is communication. Dictionary.com defines communication as “the transmission or exchange of thoughts, opinions, or information by means of words, writings, or signs.” (2006) Communication is the key element that starts a good team and makes it work in the right direction, it is the main factor that ensures that every single member within the group carries out the job or activity correctly and within the established timing. Good communication forms the basis of every good team, just imagine how a lack of communication would affect our military or law enforcement, without communication any vital mission would be chaotic and would undoubtedly end in disaster. Probably the most important thing for a team is to understand what you are trying to accomplish or what your team is working towards, what is our end goal that we are working towards... middle of paper... 989) The Seven Habits of Being Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change. Retrieved April 29, 2008, from http://isedj.org/isecon/2003/2233/ISECON.2003.Folse.pdfDictionary.com (2006) Retrieved May 1, 2008, from http://dictionary.reference.com/browse. communicationImpactfactory.com (2008) “Communication Skills Training.” Retrieved May 15, 2008, from http://www.impactfactory.com/p/effect_communication_skills_training/issues_1543-2104-80259.html Kotelnikov, Vadim (2008) “Project Communication” Retrieved April 29, 2008, from http://1000ventures.com /business_guide /crosscuttings/project_communication.htmlLevinson, Mark (2008) “Does Your Team Have a Mission Statement?” Retrieved May 15, 2008, from http://www.infoq.com/news/2008/04/mission_statementWikipedia.com (2008) "Teamwork" Retrieved May 17, 2008, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teamwork