In 2018, 12 boys from the Thai soccer team and their coach were trapped in underground
caves. Their rescue became an example of international collaboration and teamwork as the
Thai government and various organisations and teams from all over the world joined forces
to rescue the group.
Research the event online. You should access media and Internet coverage as
well as dedicated TV programs such as ABC’s Four Corners episode (Four Corners 16 July
2018). Using teamwork theories* (see explanation below) address the following three points:
a) justify the importance of teamwork in this type of a scenario;
b) explain what made international teamwork effective; and
c) discuss what role team learning played in the success of the rescue mission.
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