týmy

Týmy is the Czech and Slovak term for teams, referring to groups of individuals formed to achieve shared goals. In Czech, the singular is tým and the plural is týmy; in Slovak, tým and tímy. The concept spans sports, business, science, and public administration, and it is central to collaborative work.

A team is distinguished from a mere group by interdependent tasks, a common objective, and mutual accountability. Teams typically have defined roles or functions (such as a leader, specialists, and facilitators), a governing structure, a defined scope, and agreed norms for communication and decision‑making. Successful teams align on a charter or goals, coordinate activities, and monitor progress through regular check‑ins and performance metrics.

Teams go through development phases. Early forming focuses on orientation and relationship building; storming addresses conflicts and boundary setting; norming stabilizes cooperation; performing delivers results. Some teams use iterative approaches, such as agile or cross‑functional sprints, particularly in software and product development.

In practice, teams appear in many settings: sports clubs and leagues, corporate cross‑functional teams delivering products, research groups tackling problems, and school project teams. Effective teamwork relies on clear goals, defined roles, open communication, psychological safety, and feedback loops.

The study and management of teams is a core subject in organizational science and management.