These are a few
characteristics and points of what you should have done, if your group has been
a successful one.
1. Having a Clear idea of the purpose and knowing about its own operations.
Each member of the group knows exactly what the game plan is. The group has spent a decent amount of time discussing how to achieve the specific objectives, and how the group will function.
2.
Mutual agreement
It is very important for all the group members to agree on
the same idea/plan. The group not only has a clear understanding of that’s
going on, but also agrees with one another combining all the thoughts and ideas
to put together a successful, detailed plan. If there were any problems, they
have been sorted out and a perfect solution has been found.
3. Individual performance goals
Everybody has a different working style. Having said that, each and every member in the group should know what to do and how to work in order to complete the specific task at hand. All the members in the group have jotted down in their agendas, when they will finish their tasks and they all clearly know how to reach that deadline.
4. Showing interest and participating
No one likes a quiet careless team member who doesn’t
participate that often and procrastinates. The group members all give ideas and
share opinions. Everyone participates and works to the best of their abilities.
5. Respect
5. Respect
Always respect what one has to say, maybe you will
actually learn/benefit something from it if you pay attention with respect.
Also, if you respect others, others will respect you.
6. Positive Criticism
Since the group members respect each other’s opinions, they
learn from one another and listen to what they tell each other about how they
can improve their work and/or working habits.
7. Every team member is “the Leader”
No one in the group should tell others what to do. It’s not about directing others to get work done, team work and group work is about everyone working together to get the work done. There is a leader in all of us, and everyone should be given the chance to bring it out.
7. Every team member is “the Leader”
No one in the group should tell others what to do. It’s not about directing others to get work done, team work and group work is about everyone working together to get the work done. There is a leader in all of us, and everyone should be given the chance to bring it out.
These are very good characteristics of a successful teams! Most groups seem to forget these attributes which results in unnecessary disputes and conflicts. Common problems that I've noticed in groups are that one member tries to be a leader without mutual agreement and no interest in motivating the entire group exists. These characteristics must be followed and applied to create perfect harmony among group members!
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