Teamwork skills

1. Listening. Using the ideas of the team to help generate new ideas. Encouraging the brainstorming of creative solutions to problems.

2. Questioning. Asking questions of the team to help determine what to do and to extend their thinking. Sharing leadership responsibilities effectively.

3. Persuading. Exchanging ideas, defending ideas and trying to explain to the team.

4. Respecting. Respecting the opinions of the team, and offering encouragement and support for new ideas and efforts. Helping to develop common goals. Encouraging "buy-in" and commitment for decisions.

5. Helping. Helping the team by offering assistance. Planning a course of action.

6. Sharing. Sharing ideas, thinking, and tasks with the team.

7. Participating. Contributing to the team assignment and being actively involved with the work.

8. Employability Skills. Utilizing employability skills. (See separate list.)