A team player is someone who will unite others for a cause by sharing information and ideas and empower them and repose trust in them. So it is essentially shared responsibility, with each team player owning up for what they do.
“Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.”Henry Ford
A team player unites others for a cause by sharing information/ideas; empowers them and reposes trust in them. So it is essentially shared responsibility, with each team player owning up for what they do. As in Margaret Carty’s words: “The nice thing about teamwork is that you always have others on your side.”
To be a good team player you should possess all these traits or some. You should be:
Adaptable: You have to adapt and mould yourself to fit into the team. Be willing to help others and learn and have the power to think outside the box. You must re-evaluate your role in the team from time to time.
Collaborative: Collaboration is the key to success. You have to meet the challenges head-on as a team. There should be perfect co-ordination among the members and each one of you has to deliver, working together ungrudgingly. For perfect collaboration, you should be focused and result oriented. Your perceptions must be clear, transparent and tangible to the entire team.
Committed: You should be ready to give more than your 100%. Nothing can be achieved half-heartedly. Do not shy away from risks.
Competent: Being competent does not mean possessing the required skills, but that you can execute the job well.
Dependable and Reliable: You should be responsible and possess good judgmental skills. Also, leave scope for someone to hold you accountable. Be consistent while delivering.
Disciplined: Discipline is doing what you really don't want to do, so that you can do what you really want to do. Be disciplined in your thinking, emotions and actions.
Communicative: Your communication with the team members has to be clear. Put it down in writing, so that everyone is aware of what you are doing lest there is confusion. Be confident and never be jittery about saying what you feel. Also, believe in others before they believe in you.
Enthusiastic: You have to infuse enthusiasm among the team members even during the drabbest exercise. Remember, enthusiasm is contagious.
Goal-centric: You ought to know the goal of the team; the bigger picture has to be loud and clear. Always be prepared to pitch in whenever there is an exigency.
Problem Solver: When your team has to deal with changing conditions, don't fret or get stressed out because something new is being tried out. Consider different view points and compromise when need be. Don't be rigid, give your suggestions as well as be open to others' and see that the outcome is flawless. Strong team players are firm in their thoughts yet open to what others have to offer. Remember, don't get into the allegation mode when things go wrong, be quick on identifying the mistake and rectify it.
“Teamwork is the ability to work together towards a common vision. The ability to direct individual accomplishments towards organizational objectives. It is the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results.” Avoid internal politics and be loyal to the team. Value interdependence as it is the most certain way of being a good team player and remember not to give up under dire circumstances but just to refocus on your thinking. Get along with others and support them; recognize and accept their strengths and weaknesses and you can then wear the mantle of a good team player.
Vinod Prajapat
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