Great teams include people with a wide range of different personality types. Whatever personality type you are, with the right attitude, resolve and patience, you can be a really impactful team member. Over the years, we’ve helped thousands of people become better team players – here are 10 stand-out qualities we’ve identified along the way.
1. Active
Comes prepared and isn’t afraid to share ideas.
2. Respectful
Prepared to listen to others and respect different points of view.
3. Initiative
Takes responsibility and shows initiative (without waiting to be asked).
4. Reliable
Keeps their word and remains committed to what they say they’ll do
5. Open
Prepared to share knowledge and experience for the good of the team
6. Constructive
Makes points in a positive, confident and respectful way.
7. Good listener
Prepared to hear (and respect) the views of others.
8. Cooperative
Works positively with others, figuring out ways to overcome any differences.
9. Flexible
Prepared to bend their own views, compromising when needed.
10. Committed
Focused on the overall success of the team and the inclusion of everyone within it.
