「三個臭皮匠，頂個諸葛亮」。在工作中，團隊的力量不容忽視。也許你在某個領域是獨當一面的專家，但，你是一名合格的團隊成員嗎?
The Coastal Area Telephone Company lands a big con-tract and asks Julia to develop a team of professionals to install the equipment. As she prepares to pick her team, she looks over the names of available technology specialists and thinks carefully about the different talents, skills, and attitudes they display.
Roberto is first on her list because he's a great team player. He knows when to talk and when to listen, and he's not afraid to come up with big ideas. Even better, when his ideas are shot down, he doesn't hold a grudge1). Add to that his abilities as a technician, and Julia knows she would pick Roberto every time.
Next, she chooses Yolanda, who's a whiz at crunching2) numbers. She will keep the project under budget and her cheerfulness will make everybody happy, even when they don't like her budget figures. Yolanda's only problem is that she hides her good ideas in meetings because she's afraid of embarrassing herself.
Sam and Henry are next on the list. They are the best in the business when it comes to laying lines and making the connections.They work well together, but they don't always work well with other people.
Everyone Is a Team Member
A team is a group with a clear goal that is agreed upon by all members or dictated by management. The team studies a problem, plans the responsibilities of each member, and works together to reach the goal. Each person knows what his or her job is and how all the jobs fit together to achieve the goal.
Teamwork Works
Studies show that teamwork is successful because it benefits both the employer and the employee. The team makes its own decisions about what should be done and how and when it will be done. It takes responsibility for good and bad decisions. In a team environment, leaders provide support and encouragement to the team but don't tell members what to do.
Teamwork and Attitude
Working as a team member is not natural to all people, especially for those who entered their careers when individual effort was rewarded. To be an effective team member, you need to develop a teamwork attitude. That means you must maintain good relationships with team members, be willing to give credit to others, and believe in the purpose for which the team was formed. You have to be able to trust others and act in a way that encourages them to trust you. In a team, reliance on others is essential.
As a team member, you must be assertive enough to communicate your point of view, describe your ideas, and disagree when it's important.
Teaming is a「we're in this together」 attitude, one that allows each team member to appreciate the special talents, gifts, or skills that other members bring. When these talents are used productively in a group, each individual gets satisfaction from the result.
Self-Motivation
Don't expect a lot of checking up when you're part of a team. You're on your own; there's no supervisor to tell you what, why, or how to do something. The team leader will call meetings, facilitate the discussions, and support your activities; but you're expected to carry out your responsibilities in a way that helps them to carry out theirs.