Comments on: Working as a Team

By: How To Be a Great Captain :PRBreakfastClub

How To Be a Great Captain :PRBreakfastClub — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 04:05:43 +0000

[...] in “team” but there is a captain even if there is no “C”. A few weeks ago Cog wrote on the importance of teamwork in PR and how as PR professionals we often work collaboratively. [...]

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By: JGoldsborough

JGoldsborough — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 01:58:06 +0000

Exactly. The dreaded "routine" is the point I have struggled with at times and continually remind myself to watch out for.

Doers are great, but the greatest doers ask why they are doing and adjust based on what's going to give the team the best chance to reach its goals.

Nice food for thought in this post. And your interns comment made me LOL. Good luck, Rebecca.

By: PR Cog

PR Cog — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:46:25 +0000

Hey Colleen -

Thanks so much – the right atmosphere can definitely make or break the morale in the workplace (and that carries over from the watercooler all the way to the boardroom).

Have a great weekend,

By: Teresa

Teresa — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:59:10 +0000

You took the words right out of my mouth. Sometimes it takes a little extra effort to pull the plan together. But when it finally happens and the team goal has been reached, everyone is more than satisfied.

By: TJ Dietderich

TJ Dietderich — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:57:17 +0000

Can't agree with you more, Keith. The most effective leaders I've seen operating in meetings will sit, listen, only say what needs to be said, only allow discussions that need to happen. Otherwise you're stuck in a meeting going round in circles for hours.

By: PR Cog

PR Cog — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:54:17 +0000

Great point about making sure you move the ball forward on discussions.

It's great when a team's got the same end-game, has great chemistry and can actually get 'r' done. Even with stumbling blocks on timing, scheduling or various other issues seeing a well choreographed project through to the end can be supremely satisfying.

By: PR Cog

PR Cog — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:36:35 +0000

Hey Rebecca -

So glad it could be of help. A lot of these are common sense or lessons we learned when we were only knee high to grasshopper but they're tough to remember when those we work with don't stick to them. We fall into a routine which downward spirals into meetings that serve no other purpose than to pass on blame and/or work, but if you can stay honest, responsible and show your true value you'll go far.

Good luck with the interns. I hear they like shiny objects and sugar cubes if that helps

By: PR Cog

PR Cog — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:23:19 +0000

Fantastic point and one well worth remembering – you don't always have to say something. If you agree with a point we don't need you to restate it (unless there's some value-add (additional benefits, what else a certain topic can be used to publicize, etc.). Supplementing a point is great, merely repeating is a time killer and may result in a “Dear Colleague”

By: Colleen Campbell

Colleen Campbell — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:18:01 +0000

Great post, P!
Great reminders and tips for how to be an effective member of a team. I especially agree with being open minded, a vocal (and hopefully respectful) contributor, and especially admitting when you don't know something and acknowledging it. I also agree with Keith that it is important to make your points, if you have points to make that are on topic and relevant. It's also important to foster a feeling of respect in the group so all members feel they can speak up without fear or judgment. Great post, P!