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It is crucial to help one's coworkers, which is
general theme of teamwork. Use of proactive approach will be better.
5. Respecting
It is important to treat others with respect and to support their ideas.
6. Sharing It is important to share with team to create an environment of teamwork.
7. Participating
All members of team are encouraged to participate in team and to have a say if possible.
Establishing norms for effective teamwork 1. A shift in partnership to ownership Instilling a sense of belonging. An important shift in focus: Our common goal 2. Faith in each other (to be established by actions and not by talks) Clarity & simplicity in communication
A team, not a collection of individuals, results in
1. Faster decision-making 2. Working explicitly toward a common goal 3. Better communication skills 4. Effective communication plan 5. Focused on solutions not setbacks 6. Increased trust and productivity 7. Re-energized atmosphere
Team Leader and his role
1. First and foremost rule. Leader has to lead by setting personal examples and not only talk about it. Says we and us and not I and my (mean it) 2. Has to sacrifice at times in overall interest of Team.
3. Last but not Least
Team Leader has to keep morale of team very high always and every time Relationships are Key for Successful Team work
Author has 28 years of experience in the field of Telecommunications. He is M.Sc(Physics) and has M. Tech from Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur. He has worked in different capacities including Signal corps ndian Army, Regional Manager of one of leading Telecom company. Currently he is Associate Professor with Institute of Technology and Management at Gurgaon, Haryana, India which is rated as the best Engineering colleges of North India
