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Teamwork

Definition:

Build and maintain collaborative relationships to work effectively toward common goals, while appreciating diverse viewpoints and shared responsibilities.

Examples of Expected Behaviors:

  • Allow your strengths, knowledge and talents to complement those of others
  • Be accountable for individual contributions and team responsibilities
  • Listen to and consider the range of team member ideas and experiences
  • Effectively manage conflict, diverse personalities and ambiguity with resilience
  • Exercise the ability to compromise and be agile

Skills examples include:

  • Delegation
  • Leadership
  • Following
  • Coaching
  • Motivation/empowerment
  • Persuading
  • Negotiating
  • Conflict resolution
  • Understanding group dynamics
  • Accountability
  • Cooperation
  • Brainstorming
  • Debating
  • Providing constructive feedback
  • Meeting facilitation
  • Creating an agenda
  • Consensus building

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