What attributes do you look for in a team member? What is the mix of attributes, traits, skills, talents that you should gather into your team? Here are the top 10 attributes of a good team member.
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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ You are a manager of a project and are given the luxury of selecting your people. You can select any 5 of the 10 people. What attributes do you look for in a team member? What is the mix of attributes, traits, skills, talents that you should gather into your team?
If it is a shorter project (3 months) you should have a lot of task-oriented, good technical experts on board; however if the project team is large (more than 8), the duration greater than 6 months then having a few social oriented people on board would reduce the interpersonal- communications strain from the project team. 1. Excellent technical, professional competence Business projects require professional skills. If it is a shorter project (3 months) you should have a lot of task oriented, good technical experts on board; however if the project team is large (more than 8), the duration greater than 6 months then having a few social oriented people on board would reduce the interpersonal- communications strain from the project team.
2. Good interpersonal skills Effective interpersonal communication is vital to the smooth functioning of any task team. Communication skills -- listening, written and oral, telephone, email -- are a must. Conflict handling, negotiating skills are an added advantage. Trusts, supports, and has genuine concern for other team members. Helpful and cooperative with others. 3. Sharing, giving tendency Shares his knowledge and expertise freely with team members. Shares openly, with honesty and integrity with others regarding personal feelings, opinions, thoughts, and perceptions about problems and conditions. Does not engage in one-upmanship. Gives of his time, energy and heart to own and solve the problems that arise during the course of the project.
4. Respects authority
Has an aura of authority around him. Gains the respect of every team member. Respects his boss, the Top Management of the organization and the customers’ managers. Consoles and reasons with other team members and resolves complaints of other team members with patience, understanding and empathy. Understands and is

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