Teamwork Skills Comments
Definition: Teamwork Skills are the wide range of abilities that facilitate working together as a team including: communication, listening, interpersonal skills, collaboration, and team building. To make decisions, teams require flexibility to coordinate activities of multiple individuals. Individual contributors to the team can serve as role models for other team members. Some teams have a specified leader to help supervise or coach other team members.
Survey Questionnaires with Teamwork Skills:
Survey 1 (4-point scale; Competency Comments)
Survey 2 (4-point scale; Competency Comments)
Survey 3 (5-point scale; Competency Comments)
Survey 4 (5-point scale; radio buttons)
Survey 5 (4-point scale; words)
Survey 6 (4-point scale; words)
Survey 7 (5-point scale; competency comments; N/A)
Survey 8 (3-point scale; Agree/Disagree words; N/A)
Survey 9 (3-point scale; Strength/Development; N/A)
Survey 10 (Comment boxes only)
Survey 11 (Single rating per competency)
Survey 12 (Slide-bar scale)

The statements below can be used in your self-assessment (self-feedback) or performance appraisal as examples to demonstrate your "teamwork skills". Having teamwork skills means communicating, listening, and having strong interpersonal skills. Collaborate on decision making and be flexible.
CommunicationCommunication focuses on actively expressing ideas, sharing information, and fostering open dialogue within the team. This dimension highlights the ability to encourage contributions, promote transparency, build consensus, and ensure that relevant details are conveyed clearly to all team members. It prioritizes effective message delivery, ensuring that ideas, instructions, and feedback are openly exchanged to strengthen teamwork.
- I encouraged open communication
- I willingly shared my technical expertise
- I communicated a clear message that teamwork and collaboration are expected.
- I encouraged others to share ideas to develop team cohesion
- I sought and listen to other's contributions
- I communicated well with team members.
- I shared pertinent information with all members of the team.
- I promoted open communication on the team.
- I supported open communication between team members.
- Built consensus and share relevant information.
- I discussed with team about issues and the effects of those issues.
- I solicited and implement ideas from all appropriate team members and uses these ideas to help accomplish market goals
- I actively, openly, and effectively participated in group meetings as a team member and listen to others' contributions.
- I shared relevant information, ideas, opinions, and feelings with other district team members
ListeningListening emphasizes attentively receiving, understanding, and acknowledging the input of others. This dimension centers on fostering a receptive environment, accurately paraphrasing discussions, encouraging team members to voice their opinions, and making space for meaningful exchanges. It prioritizes understanding and responsiveness, ensuring that ideas are heard and valued within the team dynamic.
- I am willing to listen to the ideas of other team members.
- I took the time to actively listen to other team member's perspectives.
- I was able to accurately paraphrase and summarize what other team members have said.
- I listened and was attentive to other team members.
- I maked eye contact when listening to colleagues.
- I took the time to listen to the team's ideas.
- I listened to the opinions of other team members.
- I listened to other team members without interrupting them.
- I listened carefully to other team members.
- I asked other team members to share their opinions.
- I encouraged dialog between team members.
- I fostered an environment that promoted active listening on the team.
- I focused on understanding the other team member's message.
InterpersonalInterpersonal focuses on building strong relationships, fostering rapport, and promoting respectful, tactful interactions within the team. This dimension highlights empathy, appreciation for others, understanding different perspectives, and treating all team members with fairness and respect. It prioritizes relationship-building and emotional intelligence, ensuring a collaborative and supportive team environment.
- I demonstrated compassion and respect for others through actions; is concerned about their work and non-work issues
- I related to all kinds of people tactfully
- I built strong relationships with team members.
- I established good rapport with team members.
- I facilitated good rapport between team members.
- I demonstrated a willingness to work with the team.
- I was able to work closely other team members who were considered to be difficult to work with.
- I have shown respect for other team members.
- I appreciated the input from other team members.
- I demonstrated an understanding of other team member's viewpoints.
- I expressed appreciation for the work of other team members.
- I treated other team members with respect.
- I gave constructive advice to other team members.
- I built a strong rapport with team members.
- I related to all kinds of people tactfully, from shop floor to executives
CollaborationCollaboration focuses on actively working together to achieve shared goals and solve problems. This dimension highlights knowledge-sharing, cooperative problem-solving, open participation, and fostering interdepartmental collaboration. It ensures that individuals work collectively in an environment where ideas, resources, and expertise are exchanged fluidly.
- I created a culture that fosters and values collaboration.
- I encouraged collaboration with other departments.
- I applied knowledge of team behavior to help achieve organizational goals and objectives.
- I worked cooperatively with others to solve problems.
- I joined with other team members to brainstorm solutions to the problem.
- I worked with other team members to achieve objectives.
- I helped other team members to research solutions to a problem.
- I shared resources and information with the team.
- I worked well with other team members.
- I worked with other team members to identify bottle necks in the production process.
- I worked with other team members on the project.
- I encouraged collaboration of fellow employees to achieve results.
- I worked to get buy-in of individuals based on common good of business.
- I encouraged, promoted and rewarded collaboration for improved performance
- I promoted open participation and communication within department and throughout the organization.
Teamwork and Team BuildingTeamwork and Team Building emphasizes strengthening relationships, fostering a supportive team environment, and promoting cohesion beyond task completion. This dimension centers on cultivating strong interpersonal connections, creating a team spirit, facilitating team-building activities, and ensuring a productive group dynamic. It prioritizes long-term unity and engagement, helping individuals feel connected and motivated.
- I fostered teamwork rather than individual competition
- Built relationships across boundaries and with key stakeholders by developing informal and formal networks.
- I encouraged teamwork and collaboration.
- I provided assistance and support to other team members when needed
- I emphasized the importance of getting individuals to work as a team
- I created a climate that encourages team participation.
- I promoted a team spirit within and outside department; partners with other groups.
- I regularly attended team meetings.
- I partnered with people from other work units to improve overall performance
- I translated team-building theories into usable tools and techniques appropriate for team members' needs
- I provided coaching and team-building ideas/opportunities for district core team and branch managers
- I provided coaching and team-building ideas/opportunities for market core team and district managers
- I facilitated conflict resolution discussions between individuals in different teams
- I facilitated team-building within the leadership team
- I provided coaching and team-building opportunities for area core team and Divisional team
Decision MakingDecision Making focuses on guiding teams through structured problem-solving and informed choices. This dimension highlights analyzing information, facilitating discussions, balancing different viewpoints, and ensuring that decisions align with long-term team goals. It prioritizes deliberate action and sound judgment, helping teams make effective choices even in uncertain situations.
- I facilitated team discussions and problem-solving
- I contributed to and supports team decision-making process
- I considered the impact and implications of decisions on the team.
- I helped the team balance analysis with decisiveness in making decisions.
- I helped the team exercise good judgment by making sound and informed decisions.
- I facilitated effective decision-making practices to further develop the team.
- I helped the team decide what long term goals needed to be met.
- I helped the team make good decisions even under conditions of uncertainty.
- I helped the team make effective business decisions by ensuring the correctness of Company's reports/resources.
- I made decisions that positively impacted team performance.
- I mades decisions that supported the team's goals and objectives.
- I facilitated the development of team/unit work standards
FlexibilityFlexibility emphasizes adjusting to new ideas, processes, and team dynamics in response to evolving circumstances. This dimension centers on openness to change, embracing new approaches, bouncing back from setbacks, and adapting to different working styles. It prioritizes agility and adaptability, ensuring the team remains cohesive and responsive to shifting conditions.
- I am open to new ideas that may change own goals for benefit of the team
- I encouraged other team members to adopt new procedures.
- I facilitated effective teamwork during periods of change.
- I helped the team to bounce back from obstacles.
- I helped the team bounce back from obstacles to progress.
- I adjusted to changes in the composition of the team.
- I helped identify new opportunities for the team to explore.
- I was open to alternative ways to accomplish goals suggested by the team.
- I was open to the perspectives/viewpoints of other team members.
- I was able to adjust to new ways of working on the team.
- I handled changes made by the team without complaining.
Role ModelRole Model emphasizes demonstrating exemplary team behavior and inspiring others through actions. This dimension centers on active participation, commitment to team goals, problem-solving, and leading by example. It prioritizes influence and leadership, encouraging others to follow a strong standard of teamwork.
- I actively participated as a team member
- I acted as an effective team player
- I actively participated in the work of teams; seek and listen to others' contributions
- I am a reliable, committed team member
- I am an effective team player
- I actively and openly participated in team meetings.
- I was committed to the success of the team.
- I was committed to the successful completion of team goals.
- I modeled excellent team behavior; recognize "out-of-bounds" behavior and addresses as appropriate.
- I worked effectively with all departments, district and area staff, and R&D
- I help other managers in need of assistance, such as providing needed resources (co-workers, supplies, etc.)
- I used a system to document team members' motivators and uses this tool to inspire team to produce great results
Rewards and RecognitionRewards and Recognition focuses on acknowledging and celebrating the achievements and contributions of team members. This dimension highlights formal and informal recognition, creating reward programs, and ensuring employees feel valued for their efforts. It prioritizes motivation and appreciation, encouraging individuals to perform at their best by reinforcing positive contributions.
- I recognized and respects the contributions and needs of each individual.
- I let team members know when they have done well.
- I found opportunities to recognize and reward team members.
- I recognized the contributions of the team.
- I created and implemented team reward and recognition programs
- I recognized contributions of others, and celebrates team accomplishments.
Coaching and SupervisionCoaching and Supervision emphasizes guiding team members toward achieving goals, resolving conflicts, and ensuring the team is structured effectively. This dimension centers on mentoring, providing constructive feedback, facilitating learning opportunities, and addressing obstacles to enhance overall team performance. It prioritizes leadership and structured guidance, helping the team work efficiently while promoting organizational growth.
- I coached the team on how to solve problems, plan, and meet organizational goals and objectives.
- I coached team members to work toward a common goal.
- I identified and resolves conflicts within the team to increase team effectiveness
- I created opportunities to learn with other team members
- I coached team members
- I ensured that the right people are on the team in the appropriate roles, including who should be team leader for a particular project/situation.
- I promoted organizational growth by stressing personal and team responsibility for learning and performance
- I provided direct feedback to team members on behavior that is negatively impacting the team's effectiveness
- I performed co-worker assessments with equal amounts of constructive and positive documented feedback
FairFair emphasizes equitable participation, shared workload, and inclusive decision-making within the team. This dimension centers on ensuring that responsibilities are distributed fairly, that diverse perspectives are considered, and that credit is shared among all contributors. It prioritizes equity and mutual respect, fostering an environment where everyone feels included and valued.
- I carried my share of the workload
- I shared credit for accomplishments with team members
- I fostered respect and understanding among team members
- I made sure each team member participates in the task.
- I created teams that have diverse membership (e.g., gender, race, location, business, function etc.) to ensure multiple viewpoints are considered.