my team role changes as the project does. i do my best to use my skills and talents to best aid any brainstorming sessions.
Working in a small office often requires us to take on multiple roles throughout the day. I get the sense that you adapt well to the shifts in your role. What can you do to become more of the coordinator that you are seeking to become?
I have to say that on the whole i am a team worker. I have no issues helping anyone and also can be a cheerleader when needed.I have also been an implementer and a plant and a shaper. I work in a small admissions office so many times we juggle roles. I would like to develop my team role into being a coordinator.
Erica,
Thanks for your comments. These show meaningful insight on how your behaviors may impact others. Your ability to see things from different perspectives can be very valuable when used correctly too.
Dr. Jean Norris
I consider myself to be Shaper and a Specialist. I like to think outside the box and bring arguments that can at times shake things up. My overachiever quality can put me in the specialist category as well. I like be sure I am really good at what I do. Mediocricy is not an option for me. I do feel that at times I can be a bit direct and critical, and that in return can hurt people's feelings.
As you probably noticed in other posts, knowing your role in the team is a valuable benefit for all members. You mention that you would like to improve your organizational skills - what do you see as your next step in becoming more organized?
I see myself as an implementor. I typically enjoy to finish tasks assigned to me, I make sure challenges are met with due action and completed on time. I would like to improve my organizational skills. Personally, I try to organize too much, and make too many different categories, and end up not organizing at all.
I would say I'm a combination of Implementer and Specialist. I'm in a department of two people and work in admissions and student/graduate services. As I work with graduates on various business and/or licensing issues, being a specialist in that area is needed, but I can certainly get preoccupied in the technicalities. I'll need to work on seeing the "bigger picture" and not get burdened with the non-essentials.
I see myself taking on the role of Team Worker. I certainly want people gettin along when working as a team. I just feel this helps in getting things accomplished better and in a more timely manner.
Thanks for sharing Ferline. Now that you have this awareness, you will know how you fit into a team and what tasks you would be successful working with.
Dr. Jean Norris
I fit into four roles - shaper, coordinator, plant, and evaluator. I like to motivate people to get things done. However, at the same time, I look for ways to be more efficient in executing a task.
I would consider myself to be a completer/finisher. I have been taught all my life to pay attention to detail and work on a job to completion. I thrive on a job well done.
Patty, I'm curious, what specifically would you like to improve with your communication skills?
Dr. Jean Norris
I love to help people and always find a solution for their problems. I would like to improve my communication skills.
Brannon,
So it sounds as if you are the one to get things going. Good for you! How does this knowledge help you and your team?
Dr. Jean Norris
I am more of an implementer. The ideas and goals that are set forth buy management or a group I usually put into action. Starting the process is a task I often find myself in.
Thanks for sharing, Himberson. It sounds like you appreciate collaboration and seeing the team work together to accomplish your goals. I wish you continued success in shaping your team!
I am more like the shaper, I like to see my team member really putting all there efforts into there work and most of all seeing it finished we have a great team.
Wonderful awareness, Marlene. It sounds like you consider yourself an important resource at your school for your students. I also get the sense that you do your best to add to your resourcefulness based on what you hear from your students and what they need. Helping your students shape their futures and put those plans into action can be extremely rewarding. Keep up the good work.
I think I am a shaper I like putting things in action and seeing them carried through it fits me well especially when the students have a problem I know where to send them using school resources as well as the outside resources I like helping people
