The Meaning of TEAM

"Coming together is a beginning.

Keeping together is progress. 
Working together is success."

- Henry Ford

Are you an Effective Team Player?!  Answer the questions to find out!

Ten Qualities of an Effective Team Player

By Marty Brounstein from Managing Teams For Dummies

1.      Demonstrates reliability - You can count on a reliable team member who gets work done and does his fair share to work hard and meet commitments.

2.      Communicates constructively - Teams need people who speak up and express their thoughts and ideas clearly, directly, honestly, and with respect for others and for the work of the team.

3.      Listens actively - Good listeners are essential for teams to function effectively.

4.      Functions as an active participant - Good team players are active participants. They come prepared for team meetings and listen and speak up in discussions.

5.      Shares openly and willingly - Good team players share. They're willing to share information, knowledge, and experience.

6.      Cooperates and pitches in to help - Cooperation is the act of working with others and acting together to accomplish a job.

7.      Exhibits flexibility - Teams often deal with changing conditions — and often create changes themselves. Good team players roll with the punches; they adapt to ever-changing situations.

8.      Shows commitment to the team - Strong team players care about their work, the team, and the team's work.

9.      Works as a problem-solver  - Teams, of course, deal with problems. Sometimes, it appears, that's the whole reason why a team is created — to address problems.

10.   Treats others in a respectful and supportive manner - Team players treat fellow team members with courtesy and consideration — not just some of the time but consistently.