Being an Effective Team Member

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Target Audience
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Overview/Description
A truly effective team is equal to more than the sum of its parts. And it takes the dedication of every member of the team. Effective team members go beyond themselves and their personal desires and goals. If you want to be an effective team member, your challenge is to put the team first, which means maximizing your contributions to help the team accomplish its purpose. This course covers strategies and techniques to help you become an effective and valued member of your team. Specifically, you'll explore ways for adopting a positive approach to being on a team, like recognizing the benefits of working on a team and learning to tolerate team member differences. You'll also learn how to work proactively and collaboratively with members of your team as you achieve your team's goals.

Target Audience
All levels of employees; anyone who participates on any type of team

Expected Duration (hours)
1.0

Lesson Objectives

Being an Effective Team Member

identify the strategies for adopting a positive mind-set about working on a team

recognize how to be a proactive team member

recognize strategies for demonstrating tolerance of teammates

use strategies for being an effective team member

recognize examples of the strategies for working collaboratively with others

Course Number:
team_02_a01_bs_enus