Do you ever just get completely annoyed with everyone at your office? Regardless of how extroverted you may be and how greatly you desire social interaction, it might be that you just need some space from crowded ignorance. The individuals that surround us every day at our workplace can be our biggest buddies or our greatest source of frustration.
For better or for worse, we often have no control over the team members with which we are paired. Perhaps you have been with the same company for several months or even years, and patterns of communication and interaction have started to take root. There may be times in which projects require full team participation, yet there are personalities that always seem to take over or cause tempers to flare. It’s always easiest to just avoid such opportunities of conflict and get the work done on your own. However, in the midst of your teamwork avoidance, you are actually cutting yourself short of future career opportunities by neglecting to heighten your comprehensive skill set.
Hiring managers are always looking for individuals who are going to enhance the team dynamic and contribute positively to the overall office environment. That role requires cooperative teamwork, someone who exemplifies what being a team player is all about. The individual who will drive strategic growth and lead the charge in operational improvements must be rooted in attentive problem solving and adaptable management techniques.
Therefore, maybe it’s time to rethink your rationale when it comes to your position within your assigned team. Rather than skirting around the issue and avoiding communication or group projects at all costs, it’s time to consider just how heavily your present participation reflects upon your future career. Your colleagues and superiors will be sure to take notice of your behavior and intentional leadership development, thus creating solid references to have on hand.
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