Open communication is not one of the elements for effective teamwork.

In fact, open communication is one of the elements for effective teamwork. When all the parties communicate openly, they can express their ideas to one another in a debate or a conversation. As Simon Sinek says, learn to be the last to speak and take time to understand the reasons behind the other's opinions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IP_UbJu7xwE