5 Tips to become a better team player

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1. Communicate clearly and respectfully

1.1 Treat your team members the way you want to be treated; be professional, clear, respectful, caring, grateful and friendly.

1.2 Build your communication so that at first glance everything is clear, convenient and pleasant. Please do not use complicated language, double meanings, or jargon.

1.3 Don't pretend to be someone you're not, be honest with yourself and with your colleagues.

1.4 Do not use humor that may offend your colleague, do not gossip, do not discuss colleagues behind their backs, maintain the confidentiality of information received 1 on 1.

1.5 Keep your promises, promise only what you are really ready to fulfill.

2. Be flexible and adaptable

2.1 A good approach is to find a balance between flexibility and strength; excessive advantage of one side can lead to imbalance.

2.2 Focusing on key goals, pain points and needs of the company allows you to react and act in the right direction; even if someone tries to throw you off course, be strong and protect the interests of the company. However, in situations where the interests of the company require flexibility, be flexible.

3. Contribute actively and constructively

3.1 Be proactive, constantly looking for opportunities to bring maximum benefit to the team. Be sincere, be energetic, be reliable, be helpful to your colleagues. By your example, create an atmosphere of drive and joy of new discoveries.

3.2 Be the person everyone dreams of being in the same boat with. Keep your promises: promise what you are actually ready to deliver. Respect your colleagues' time - let your communication be simple, clear, constructive, pleasant, and not annoying.

4. Respect diversity and differences

4.1 Please remember: each person is unique, has special talents, the proper development of which allows the entire team to blossom beautifully.

4.2 Treat with respect and care the first small positive changes, the very first manifestations of the talents of your colleagues, and the result will pleasantly surprise you.

4.3 Remember that through diversity and a unique combination of talents and skills, a team creates a synergy that allows it to achieve goals and grow in turbo mode.

5. Celebrate successes and learn from failures

5.1 It is important to accept the fact that both successes and losses are an integral part of the journey, so you need to treat both with calm, joy and gratitude.

5.2 Look for opportunities to positively reinforce your colleagues, praise and thank them for work well done and positive changes, celebrate victories and achievements. Create an atmosphere of love and support, create a safe space where people are not afraid to make mistakes, but always strive to do their best to bring maximum benefit to the team.

5.3 Create and lead a system that stores lessons learned. Teach the team to work independently in this system and constantly exchange experience, minimizing repeated errors.

Key points

1. Being a good team player is a journey, not a destination. To confidently walk this path requires constant self-development, respect, care, gratitude and goodwill.

2. Put the interests of the team above your own interests. Look for opportunities to provide maximum value to both the entire team and its members.

3. Treat your colleagues the way you want to be treated. Keep your promises. Help your colleagues develop good habits and get rid of bad ones.

Good luck!