Characteristics of a good team and team member
Sponsored by Teambuilding Australia
Characteristics of a good team
-Everyone participates actively and positively in meetings and projects.
-Team goals are understood by everyone.
-Individual members have thought hard about creative solutions to the problem.
-Members are carefully listened to and receive thoughtful feedback.
-Everyone takes initiative to get things done.
-Each teammate trusts the judgement of the others.
-The team is willing to take risks.
-Everyone is supportive of the project and of others.
-There is plenty of communication between team members.
-Team decisions are made using organized, logical methods.
-Full team acceptance is expected as decisions are made.
-Dissenting opinions are recorded, and may be revisited if future situations dictate.
-Team goals are given realistic time frames.
-Everyone is focused on the ultimate goal of the project, while also digging into the underlying details.
Characteristics of a good team member
-Works for consensus on decisions
-Shares openly and authentically with others regarding personal feelings, opinions, thoughts, and perceptions about problems and conditions
-Involves others in the decision-making process
-Trusts, supports, and has genuine concern for other team members.
-"Owns" problems rather than blaming them on others
-When listening, attempts to hear and interpret communication from other's points of view
-Influences others by involving them in the issue(s)
- Encourages the development of other team members
-Respects and is tolerant of individual differences
-Acknowledges and works through conflict openly
-Considers and uses new ideas and suggestions from others
-Encourages feedback on own behavior
-Understands and is committed to team objectives.
-Does not engage in win/lose activities with other team members
-Has skills in understanding what's going on in the group
Teambuilding Australia can be contacted through www.teambuildingaustralia.com.au
