Team work and cooperation
Does the person act in such a way as to facilitate the work of the group to which they belong?
Definition.
Team work and cooperation involve the intention of collaborating and cooperating with others, being part of a group and working together, as opposed to doing it individually or competitively. In order for this skill to be effective, the intention must be genuine. One can always consider that the occupant of the place is a member of a group that works as a team. "Team", as in the case of "Leadership", is broadly defined as a group of people who work on shared processes, tasks or objectives.
- Has a positive attitude towards working with other people.
- Maintains good relationships with their colleagues.
- Provides assistance when asked.
- Cooperates with a positive attitude in teams and supports their decisions. Is a "good team player".
- Keeps the other members informed about topics that affect them (processes, events, individual actions, etc).
- Coordinates with their colleagues in order to achieve the team's shared objective.
- Listens to their colleagues, sincerely considering their ideas and experience in order to learn from them.
- Speaks well of the other group members, expressing positive expectations with regard to their abilities, contributions, etc.
- Fosters and promotes collaboration.
- Encourages and motivates others, making them feel strong and significant.
- Fosters participation and the contribution of ideas from all the members of the team.
- Publicly recognises the merits of the group members who have worked well.
- Acts to create a friendly work environment, good climate and cooperative spirit (holds meetings and creates symbols of identity within the group).
- Resolves conflicts that arise within the team.
- Defends the identity and good reputation of the group before third parties.
- Fosters and promotes cooperation between different work teams.