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Working as a Member of a Team

Teamwork Link opens in a new window as defined by Dictionary.com External link opens in a new window is, “Cooperative effort by the members of a group or team to achieve a common goal.”

Cooperative effort to achieve a common goal requires effective communication and controlling emotions. Click here to read more about Communicating on the Job. Working as a team means maintaining professional, interpersonal relationships Link opens in a new window. To be productive, you need to have the social skills necessary to work together, so everyone can do their part in getting the job done. Click here to read more about Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships.

Traits of a good team member include:

  • Understanding and showing acceptance of team goals by working with other team members.
  • Having a positive attitude Link opens in a new window, responding properly to praise, and offering helpful feedback Link opens in a new window.
  • Respecting and valuing other team members.
  • Displaying initiative Link opens in a new window and demonstrating dependability by completing tasks Link opens in a new window correctly and on time.
  • Commitment to quality.
  • Ability to accept direction.

Click here External link opens in a new windowto read more about the skills required to be a good team member and how to implement those skills in your workplace.

There are several sure ways to cut yourself off from the rest of the team. Click here External link opens in a new windowto read about damaging behaviors that may ruin your relationships with co-workers.

One way to develop the skills necessary for working as a member of a team is to volunteer. Click here to learn more about how volunteering will help you prepare for working as a team in the workplace.

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