Slide 1Team Definition6 Ways To Be a Better TeammateCommunicateDon’t Blame OthersSupport Group Member’s IdeasNo BraggingListen ActivelyGet InvolvedReferencesHow to Be an Effective Team MemberBy: Kodi Look & Kyle ReeseTeam Definition“Two or more people with work roles that require them to be interdependent who operate within a larger social system, performing tasks relevant to the organization’s mission, with consequences that affect others inside and outside the organization, and who have membership that is identifiable to those on the team and those not on the team.”6 Ways To Be a Better TeammateCommunicateDon’t blame othersSupport group member’s ideasNo braggingListen activelyGet involvedCommunicateGood to communicate with teammates before conflicts or tension developsFORMAL INFORMALFormal reports InteractingWork schedulesFormal MeetingsDon’t Blame OthersIf you’re no pulling your weight, don’t blame othersDon’t make excuses if you are behindYour teammates will be understandingSupport Group Member’s IdeasNo matter how silly their idea may be, consider itShow your interest in other’s ideas, not just your ownTask cohesion – “team members’ attraction and commitment to the tasks and goals of the team”Gives team members confidence to speak their mind without being shutdownNo BraggingDon’t boast about success, people will resent youBe humble about your accomplishmentsYour work speaks for itselfIf teammates compliment you, thank themListen ActivelyListen and look at speakerAsk questions or add input to acknowledge that you are listeningIf unclear or confused, don’t be afraid to ask for helpListening skills are just as important as communication skillsGet InvolvedShare ideas with teammatesHelp out to get things done fasterAsk for helpReferenceshttp://www.effectivemeetings.com/teams/teamwork/effective.aspOrganizational Behavior: Key Concepts, Skills & Best Practices 2nd Edition by Angelo Kinicki & Robert Kreitner, 2006 McGraw-Hill
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