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.
Comes prepared and isn’t afraid to share ideas.
Prepared to listen to others and respect different points of view.
Takes responsibility and shows initiative (without waiting to be asked).
Keeps their word and remains committed to what they say they’ll do
Prepared to share knowledge and experience for the good of the team
Makes points in a positive, confident and respectful way.
Prepared to hear (and respect) the views of others.
Works positively with others, figuring out ways to overcome any differences.
Prepared to bend their own views, compromising when needed.
Focused on the overall success of the team and the inclusion of everyone within it.