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We're surrounded by examples of great, and not-so-great, teamwork. Recently I flew to Los Angeles, visited relatives, took in a parade with floats, bands and street performers, saw a football game and attended an opera. Countless teams made it all possible, whether on stage or back stage, seen or unseen. You too are a part of a variety of teams. How well you work together tells me how successful you are. Are you teaming with success?




True teamwork takes time and a willingness to contribute to the greater good of the team, as opposed to only looking out for number one. It begins with a desire to work on behalf of the group. Examine your motives. In successful teams, when the teams win their teammates too reap the rewards. Ineffective teams are often betrayed by selfish team members whose individual goals supersede their team's goals.



Among the hallmarks of effective teams, whether in sales or service environments:



? A shared vision of the mission of the team and its goals

? Willingness to meld one's individual talents for the betterment of the team

? Clear communication in both directions: between team leader and team members, and amongst members themselves

? Ample appreciation of individual differences within one's team

? Recognition and reward of team members for their efforts



I have chaired boards of directors, coached basketball teams domestically and internationally, and managed talented and not so talented groups within and beyond high-tech. I know from experience that lines of authority alone do not guarantee dedication, loyalty and a shared sense of team play. Similarly, I have been a member of functional and dysfunctional teams and have seen first-hand that talent alone doesn't guarantee success. Successful teams are about a detriot tigers dark blue and white caps coming together of talent, a melding of minds and mindsets, and an ability to focus on the big picture.



Team members detriot tigers dark blue and white caps seek the following:



? To be detriot tigers dark blue and white caps heard

? To feel important

? To be valued, appreciated and recognized