1. Vocal Presentation – Make a conscious effort to replaces your ‘I’s’ to ‘We’s’ when speaking about work that you have done as part of a team. Remember that any work that you do is as part of a team and your colleagues may have helped you achieve your accomplishments. Showing this in conversation will present you as a genuine team player who thinks collectively.
2. Understand Why the Team Has Been Created – Learning about the function of your team as part of your company’s goal and your role within that team will make achieving you goals easier. The purpose of your team may be to increase brand recognition, stronger internal communication and sales lead generation, and you are one component with a specific role that can help them achieve this.3. Finish Your Assignments – Always finish a task you have been given – it will show commitment and ensure your colleagues don’t have to pick up the slack for you. If you are struggling, ask for help to show that you are still determined to pull your weight without leaving your team in the lurch.
4. Ask Questions – Being inquisitive isn’t a crime. Be thoughtful of the questions you ask but do ask questions that you need answers for, your team will appreciate flagging something that might not make sense and offer you a perspective you might not have thought about.5. Keep a Cool Head – There could be times when disagreements and heated debates could arise. Remember to keep things professional. If you are strongly opposed to an idea, weigh out the pros and cons and choose your battles well. Contesting with a team leader because you think you can do a better job them him and letting every other team member know that, isn’t going to make you appealing...it makes you predatory.
