- Teamwork for high performance means working together to accomplish the mission and goals of the organization.
- Positive team members are committed, collaborative, supportive, self directed, and willing to address conflict in positive ways.
- We can optimize our team role by being aware of team goals and using our skills to elevate team performance.
These positive practices are supported by research on traits of valued team members.
- 1. Be Committed. Commit to accomplishing the goals of the organization and the team.
- 2. Be Connected. Take initiative to communicate with people in your team and the organization.
- 3. Be Collaborative. Always be willing to share knowledge and work with other team members to solve problems and innovate better ways of delivering value.
- 4. Be Supportive. Reach out to team members who need help.
- 5. Be Resilient. Resilience is the ability to manage change and bounce back from difficulties. Make a decision to be resilient and stay positive even during difficult times.
- Bridging Cultures
- Bridging Generations
- Building Resilience
- Communicating & Listening
- Creative Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Emotional Intelligence
- Job Crafting
- Managing Change
- Managing Conflict
- Managing Meetings
- Managing Projects
- Managing Stress
- Managing Time
- Strategic Thinking
- Strategic Planning
- Strategy Execution
- Systems Thinking
Quick Reads
- Building a Sense of Teamwork (American Management Association)
- Team Building Starts with the Right Individuals (American Management Association)
- How to Succeed in Business by Being a Team Player (American Management Association)
- Making Conflict Work for You (American Management Association)
- What Is this Team For – And Why Am I Here? (Center for Creative Leadership)
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