How Do You Contribute to Team Work? Teams pursue specific tasks that require people to work together interdependently to achieve a common goal. The success of a team depends upon members being motivated to accomplish a goal through collective actions, the ability to learn from each other, and the willingness to develop constructive work relationships. Although a team may have a formal leader, all members should contribute their talents and be accountable for the team's effectiveness. On a scale of 1 to 5, respond to the following statements to assess how you contribute to the effectiveness of a team.

1. 1 = never 2 = rarely 3 = sometimes 4 = usually 5 = always
2. When working on a team, I am mindful of its agenda or purpose.
3. When working on a team, I use my unique skills and talents to enable the team to achieve its goals.
4. When working on a virtual team, I am effective at using technology to communicate with team members.
5. When I am a team member, I adhere to the working norms of the team.
6. When working on a team, I share my knowledge with team members.
7. When working on a team, I try to learn from other team members.
8. When working on a team, I engage in constructive conflict with team members.
9. When working on a team, I manage the external relationships of the team.
10. When working on a team, I scan the competitive environment.
11. When working on a team, I create positive energy by being optimistic, complimentary, or celebratory.

Based on your responses, how do you contribute when working on a team? Are your contributions effective and how do they benefit the team?