10 Ways to Be a Great Team Player in Challenging Times

Clarify your role, communicate better, give and get help, and connect as a team

Created by: Deborah Grayson Riegel
Keynote speaker and leadership communication consultant

What Will I Learn?

• Understand the role of supportive team members, especially during difficult times
• Evaluate how you see yourself vs. how other people on your team see you
• Facilitate discussions with your team members about how you can all support one another more effectively
• Communicate in constructive ways, even under stress
• Listen while mitigating he impact of unconscious biases
• Take initiative (even if you're super busy)
• Be vulnerable and authentic without it feeling like you're oversharing
• Help your team members without taking on more than you should
• Develop cognitive flexibility to help you build resilience
• Know your role(s) on the team and know how to lean into your strengths
• Be positive (even when things feel negative)

Requirements

• No experience required

Target audience

• Professionals who want to be better team members
• People leaders who want to facilitate more insightful team meetings and conversations
• Human resource professionals who are looking for team-building curriculum
• Professionals experiencing team changes, challenges, dilemmas, or opportunities
• Professionals who are interested in improving their self-awareness