“Being Part of a Team Is More Important Than Leading It.”
As soon as the topic “Being part of a team is more important then leading it” was given as an assignment to be submitted in the form of an essay, I thought to myself what is there to discuss about it? Of course leading is more important then being just part of a team. It was indeed the first thought, the confusion was increasing as I focused more on the topic. Being part of the team is important as well. Indeed it needs to be discussed briefly to reach to the conclusion by discussing both positions i.e. a team player and a leader.
Team player work inter-dependently and work towards both personal and team goals, and he understand these goals are accomplished best by mutual support. Being part of a team gives a sense of ownership towards their role in the group because they committed themselves to goals they helped create. Team players collaborate together and use their talent and experience to contribute to the success of the team 's objectives. They base their success on trust and encourage all members to express their opinions, varying views, and questions. Team Players make a conscious effort to be honest, respectful, and listen to every person 's point of view. They are encouraged to offer their skills and knowledge. Team players participate equally in decision-making
John C. Maxwell has mentioned that a team player shall have the following essential qualities
1. Adaptable - If you won’t change for the team, the team may change you
2. Collaborative - Working together precedes winning together
3. Committed - There are no halfhearted champions
4. Communicative - A team is many voices with a single heart
5. Competent - If you can’t, your team won’t
6. Dependable - Team go to Go-To players
7. Disciplined - Where there’s a will, there’s a win
8. Enlarging - Adding value to teammates is invaluable
9. Enthusiastic - Your heart is the source of energy for the team
10. Intentional – Make every action count
11. Mission conscious – The Big Picture is
Team player work inter-dependently and work towards both personal and team goals, and he understand these goals are accomplished best by mutual support. Being part of a team gives a sense of ownership towards their role in the group because they committed themselves to goals they helped create. Team players collaborate together and use their talent and experience to contribute to the success of the team 's objectives. They base their success on trust and encourage all members to express their opinions, varying views, and questions. Team Players make a conscious effort to be honest, respectful, and listen to every person 's point of view. They are encouraged to offer their skills and knowledge. Team players participate equally in decision-making
John C. Maxwell has mentioned that a team player shall have the following essential qualities
1. Adaptable - If you won’t change for the team, the team may change you
2. Collaborative - Working together precedes winning together
3. Committed - There are no halfhearted champions
4. Communicative - A team is many voices with a single heart
5. Competent - If you can’t, your team won’t
6. Dependable - Team go to Go-To players
7. Disciplined - Where there’s a will, there’s a win
8. Enlarging - Adding value to teammates is invaluable
9. Enthusiastic - Your heart is the source of energy for the team
10. Intentional – Make every action count
11. Mission conscious – The Big Picture is
References: Maxwell, John C. The 17 essential qualities of a team player: becoming the kind of person every team wants, U.S.A, Thomas Nelson; 1 edition, 2006. Print. “ The power of teamwork.” States news service, 23 June 2011, English Ed. Maxwell, John C. The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader: Becoming the Person Others Will Want to Follow, U.S.A, Thomas Nelson; 2 edition, 2007. Print. Heller, Robert. Managing teams, Singapore, Tien Wah Press Pte Ltd; 2008. Print. Maxwell, John C. Leadership Gold, U.S.A, Thomas Nelson; 1 edition, 2008. Print.