Teamwork is second on the list of skills employers are looking for, according to the results of a survey from the National Association of Colleges and Employers.
Teamwork is like a symphony as the music from each instrument played by an individual combines into a beautiful outpouring. Another example of teamwork is the combined efforts of the ground team and astronauts for a common goal in the movie “Apollo 13.”
Five important elements to keep teams on TRACK are:
• Target trust: communication is open and honest
• Remember results: focus on outcomes
• Accept accountability: roles and expectations are clear
• Contain conflict: handle differences with respect
• Keep commitment: remain committed to success
Patrick Lencioni, author of “The Five Dysfunctions of a Team,” describes three important traits in his TED talk “Are you an ideal team player?” Be humble, hungry (hard working), and emotionally smart.
Learn The Characteristics of an Effective Team
Information:
- Leadership & Teamwork at illinoisworknet.com
- Team Building at managementhelp.org
- Understanding teams at managementstudyguide.com
- How to Build a Team at learningcenter.net
- Teamwork Skills at Kent University
- MIT: Working on Teams | Team Basics | Building a New Team | Decision Models
- TED talks for team building
Courses:
Free
- Groups and Teamwork at Open University
- Successful Teams video at thersa.org
$
- Opensesame.com has mostly paid courses, but does provide five minute previews
- Teams That Work at Staffkit.com
Two practical ways to learn teamwork are to participate in a team sport or join a club. Learn more about how to Develop Work Skills and check out the Work Skills Toolkit.
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