Do you work as an IT specialist or are you responsible for a team of IT specialists? Then you have already probably discovered that teamwork is fundamental in this field as well. Each active participant in an IT project should know how to become a good team player. That is why you should read the advice offered by Robert Half Technology, which was published on the Careerbuilder.com jobs website, or present it to your subordinates.
Good team players know how to restrain their egos
Do not try to convince the others that you are the smartest one on the entire team. If it’s really the case, they’ll find out soon. Focus on shifting your attention from yourselves to what’s best for the team. Be prepared to adapt.
Good team players know how to listen
Learn how to listen more than speak. You’ll see that straight away you’ll have much more information about how your team works. Also learn how to accept criticism as a possibility for finding new alternatives and improving the products you are developing.
Good team players don’t avoid personal responsibility
Be aware of your individual as well as team responsibilities and do what you’re supposed to do. Expect that not everything will go perfectly smoothly. Do not be discouraged by failures and focus on what you as an individual as well as team must do to resolve the problem that you are facing.
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