Introduction

Hello,

My name is Frances and I am a student at Sheridan College. I have created this blog to inform students or you, the general public, on how to develop your role as a team member.

I am quite sure that many people have had a job where they do not work well with certain people. At your workplace for example, and the employees aren't that friendly or you do not get along. At school; when you are required to complete group presentations, and there is always that student who does not pick up the slack and you do all the work.  This has happened to many people, not just you. However, in the real world we have to learn how use effective communication and skills to bypass this problem.


There are keys that help with developing team effectiveness. The most common are:

1) Being able to resolve a problem
2) Many members of your team may have different opinions, however you need to learn to negotiate.
3) Establish accountability. Each member of your team should be responsible for a certain aspect of what needs to be completed.
4) Continuously improve. This can mean learning to manage your priorities (time management), maintaining a positive attitude and if you need help, seek guidance from your team.

Collaboration is key. Team ultimately means "Together Everyone Achieves More."