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Quick to criticize, but are you a team player?
By Hugh
Is there someone on your team that "drags the
project down", "doesn't pull their own weight", "needs to be asked
10 times before they react", "works hard, but they don't work
smart", etc. Is that someone you? How about a quick self
assessment?
Ask yourself. Do I...
- Know my role and responsibilities, i.e. the
scope of my duties, realizing in today's work environment I may have to
'wear an additional hat'.
- Work to the same agenda as the team, e.g.
goals, objectives, schedule
- Take a proactive approach, e.g. self starting,
follow up and reply when needed
- Manage my workload, i.e. prioritizing, understanding and
tracking what needs to be completed when.
- Ask, e.g. ask questions when I don't
understand, ask for help when my workload has become too much.
- Accommodate project needs, i.e. be flexible
- Share my professional opinion, e.g. offer
input/solutions to identified issues
- Give no-nonsense, honest answers, i.e. save
the short stories for happy hour
- Focus on the task at hand, e.g.
multi-tasking in meetings can burn time…not only the person multi-tasking,
but everyone in the meeting as back tracking is needed to 'catch the multi-tasker
up' with the the discussion.
- Stay positive even during the tough times.
If you answered "No" to any one of
the 10 self assessment questions, perhaps there is room for improvement.
Being aware of your weaknesses is a great start. The issue has been
identified, now figure out the solution. Good luck!
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