How to Be an Effective

Team MemberBy: Kodi Look & Kyle Reese

Team 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 Teammate

Communicate Don’t blame others Support group member’s ideas No bragging Listen actively Get involved

Communicate Good to communicate with teammates before

conflicts or tension develops

FORMAL INFORMALFormal reports InteractingWork schedulesFormal Meetings

Don’t Blame Others If you’re no pulling your weight, don’t blame

others Don’t make excuses if you are behind Your teammates will be understanding

Support Group Member’s Ideas

No matter how silly their idea may be, consider it

Show your interest in other’s ideas, not just your own Task cohesion – “team members’ attraction

and commitment to the tasks and goals of the team”

Gives team members confidence to speak their mind without being shutdown

No Bragging Don’t boast about success, people will resent

you Be humble about your accomplishments Your work speaks for itself If teammates compliment you, thank them

Listen Actively Listen and look at speaker Ask questions or add input to acknowledge

that you are listening If unclear or confused, don’t be afraid to ask

for help Listening skills are just as important as

communication skills

Get Involved Share ideas with teammates Help out to get things done faster Ask for help

References http

://www.effectivemeetings.com/teams/teamwork/effective.asp

Organizational Behavior: Key Concepts, Skills & Best Practices 2nd Edition by Angelo Kinicki & Robert Kreitner, 2006 McGraw-Hill Irwin