Tip #279: Being A Team Player In The Business World

Being A Team Player In

The Business World

• Most jobs require teamwork.
• Most careers depend on teamwork.
• Most companies insist on teamwork.

If you were selecting a group of people to start a new division at your company who would you select? Would it be someone you get along with but does not contribute to the overall good? Or someone who is great at what they do but does not get along with most people? How about the person who gets along with mostly everyone, has above average skills and is willing to put the extra effort into not only getting things done, but also done right?

In today's business world leaders not only grade their employees (or keep you on their payroll) based on how well they communicate effectively, but also on how they get along with other team members and improve a team's performance. If you want to become better at being a team player, you might find this e-tip timely.

10 Qualities An Effective Team Player:

1. Is Consistently Reliable - Good team players not only get their work done on time, but also are willing to get things done when deadlines are looming.

2. Communicates Positively - Business leaders want people who can motivate others around them by clearly articulating what needs to be done.

3. Has Good Listening Skills - Team players should not only understand and consider new ideas, but also new points of view from other people without arguing every point. They also know how to listen first so they can fully understand each angle before giving an opinion or trying to solve a problem.

4. Is An Active Participant - Good team players play an active role and are willing to become engaged in solving any type of problem.

5. Shares Key Information Openly And Willingly - Good team players are willing to share key files and documents to help the overall good of the team, from research data to sales history and everything in between.

6. They Get Their Work Done - An effective team is comprised of team players who work well together and get their work done. They respond openly to requests for assistance and take initiative to assist others in solving their problems.

7. They Are Flexible - The business world is always changing, from new government regulations to new products or services. Great team players not only accept these changes but embrace them, too.

8. Is Committed To The Overall Good Of The Team - Strong team players know when not to put their personal goals ahead of the team goals. They know the business is better off if they consider the overall good of the team, not themselves.

9. Helps Proactively To Solve Problems - Face it, problems happen everyday in business. And often times we see people dwelling on who caused the problem instead of fixing the root cause and thus the problem itself. Good team players put the problem on the table and then work out cost-effective solutions.

10. Is Supportive Of Others - Quite simply, great team players deal with people in a professional manner and are willing to support an ally even when they have nothing to gain.

Summary: Team players look beyond their world and their personal stakes to focus on what it takes so the team wins. Team players are the ones who step up and take charge to ensure things get done in a timely and cost-effective fashion. Most importantly, team players always leave the channels of communication open to help facilitate the company's success.

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