We are only four in number but we will stand like a thousand

Often times, life would be great if it weren’t for other people! Yet, it’s through relationships with others that you often obtain the greatest rewards. Your office/workplace is where you spend many hours of your life, so getting along and working productively with your colleagues is very important. Unfortunately, many employees experience stress because team members argue, give each other the silent treatment or allow one person to do all the work.

Teamwork is not something that can be taught without consequences. We’d like to think we are all about Teamwork until things go wrong; then it’s every man/woman for themselves. This is the same thing that people do in marriages, relationships and in some cases, as parents.

It’s easy when everything is running smoothly but no one wants to stick around when it’s hard. According to Rhoda Sevage a business blogger “90% of the time people point fingers and go to the boss and complain about co-workers. Unfortunately, these kinds of people are rewarded”.

Bringing the “right” people together doesn’t automatically result in success. Everyone brings their own strengths, weaknesses, personalities and individual nuances. It is on those most challenging of days that our strengths and weaknesses are more visible and our true character and teamwork is tested. A strong and united team is the most important thing and will determine whether or not we succeed or fail–together.

TEAMS are built strong by three things: 1. Strong leaders.
2. People who are willing to fulfill their roles.
3. Team is willing to take care of problems internally (R, Sevage, 2012)

So, how can you find ways to get along and create a successful team you may ask? The answer is simple; trust and respect are two essential elements for building relationships in the workplace and beyond. It’s all about the relationships you have with people – which doesn’t necessarily mean friendships. Relationships are built over time, when one person has respect for another. Gradually, trust begins to build, too.

You don’t have to be a close personal friend with everyone at work, but you do always need to show each person respect and professionalism. So, when you are in your work environment remember your contribution as an individual has a major impact on the success of your team.

Team work video check it out