How to Be an Effective Team Player in Online Forum?

¢  Leadership ability refers to competence in areas such as:
                  * being a role model

*  motivating members

*  encouraging others

* delegating so that the work done

*  leading an activity
*  having the characteristics of an effective team player


¢  They must be very familiar with the procedures, rules and objectives.

9 Qualities of an Effective Team Player

 1) Demonstrates reliability

  >Reliable who gets work done and does his fair share to work hard and meet commitments.

          > He or she follows through on assignments. Consistency is key. (Reply others post on time).

   >All posts can be trusted

  > Did not post "garbage" information 

          2) Communicates constructively

    > Need to speak up and express their thoughts and ideas clearly, directly, honestly, and with respect for others and for the work.

   >That's what it means to communicate constructively.

   >  Such a team member does not shy away from making a point but makes it in the best way  possible — in a positive, confident, and respectful manner.

  

 3) Listens actively

        > Good listeners are essential to function effectively.

  >Need team players who can absorb, understand, and consider ideas and points of view from other people without debating and arguing every point.

  >Such a team member also can receive criticism without reacting defensively.

      >Most important, for effective communication and problem solving, team members need the discipline to listen first and speak second so that meaningful dialogue results.

  4) Functions as an active participant

    >  Good team players are active participants.

        > They come prepared and listen and speak up in discussions.

         > They're fully engaged in the forum and do not sit passively on the sidelines.

   > Team members who function as active participants take the initiative to help make things   happen, and they volunteer for assignments.

   > Their whole approach is can-do: "What contribution can I make to help others?"

 5) Shares openly and willingly:

   >  Good team players share. They're willing to share information, knowledge, and experience.

   >They take the initiative to keep other team members informed.

   >Much of the communication within teams takes place informally.

   >  Beyond discussion at forum, team members need to feel comfortable in passing along important news and information day-to-day.

        > Good team players are active in this informal sharing. They keep other team members in the loop with information and expertise that helps get the job done and prevents surprises.  

6) Exhibits flexibility

    >Teams often deal with changing information or topics — and often create changes themselves.

    > Good team players; they adapt to ever-changing situations.

    >They don't complain or get stressed out because something new is being tried or some new direction is being set.

         > In addition, a flexible team member can consider different points of views and compromise when needed

        >  He or she doesn't hold rigidly to a point of view and argue it to death, especially when the team needs to move forward to new topics.

        >  Strong team players are firm in their thoughts yet open to what others have to offer — flexibility at its best.

7) Works as a problem-solver

  > Teams, of course, deal with problems. Sometimes, it appears, that's the whole reason why a team is created — to address problems.

   > Good team players are willing to deal with all kinds of problems in a solutions-oriented manner.

   > They're problem-solvers, not problem-dwellers, problem-blamers, or problem-avoiders.

  > They don't simply rehash a problem the way problem-dwellers do.

  8) Treats others in a respectful and supportive manner

  > Team players treat fellow team members with courtesy and consideration — not just some of the time but consistently.

   > In addition, they show understanding and the appropriate support of other team members to help get the job done.

   >They don't place conditions on when they'll provide assistance, when they'll choose to listen, and when they'll share information.

 9) Shows commitment to Forum (Group)

  > Strong team players care about their work, the team, and the team's work.

  > They show up every day with this care and commitment up front.

  > They want to give a good effort, and they want other team members to do the same.

  > Team players who show commitment don't come in any particular style or personality.

   >They don't need to cheerleader types. In fact, they may even be soft-spoken, but they aren't passive.

 Qualities of a good member

Maturity
You can demonstrate your maturity by learning from how other forum member debate and argue, in a polite way rather than a hostile childish manner.

Knowledge and Wisdom
If you participate daily in the discussion, you will increase the knowledge and also wisdom. That's because you are learning during the process, and your mind will develop ultimately.