{"id":63,"date":"2014-06-29T19:03:00","date_gmt":"2014-06-29T19:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lucilleossai.com\/Blog\/index.php\/2014\/06\/29\/teamwork-for-dummies-rules-of-engagement\/"},"modified":"2023-07-06T15:50:45","modified_gmt":"2023-07-06T14:50:45","slug":"teamwork-for-dummies-rules-of-engagement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lucilleossai.com\/blog\/2014\/06\/29\/teamwork-for-dummies-rules-of-engagement\/","title":{"rendered":"Teamwork For Dummies – Rules Of Engagement"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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It doesn\u2019t matter if you are an introvert or an extrovert. At some point in your career, you will be required to work in teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Introverts \u2013 the thought of having to become \u2018exposed\u2019 and having to deal with sometimes loud, opinionated colleagues, or having to put ourselves \u2018out there\u2019 could be daunting. You really would prefer to be left alone to do your best work.  I get it. I am an introvert myself. But here\u2019s the thing: you run a real risk of sabotaging your careers if you are not seen as, (gasp), team players. There is also a possibility of not receiving credit for your work or being passed over for promotions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Extroverts \u2013 you may have to \u2018tame\u2019 yourselves and get over your big-fish-in-a-small-pond mentality for the sake of the teams. You too will be judged on how well you can co-operate with others. This unspoken assessment could make or break your careers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So how do you, an introvert, work well in a  diverse team to achieve the desired results?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And how would you, an extrovert, rally the troops, while at the same time ensuring that there is a \u2018democracy\u2019 of influence within the group and that the strength of one does not overshadow the power of all?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The simple answer is this \u2014 through effective teamwork communication. Remember that communication encompasses oral and verbal elements, as well as non-verbal, (body language) cues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the video below of the revised classic story of  \u201cThe Turtle and the Rabbit\u201d, we could learn some valuable lessons for good teamwork dynamics. (To view the video, you could also click here<\/a><\/a>.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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