Works cooperatively with others and contributes to group with ideas, suggestions, and effort.

Demonstrating competence in participating as a member of a team includes doing own share of work
necessary to complete a project; encouraging team members by listening and responding appropriately
to their contributions; building on individual team members’ strengths; resolving differences for the
benefit of the team; taking personal responsibility for accomplishing goals; and responsibly challenging
existing procedures, policies, or authorities. Panel Comments: None. Summary of Literature Review:
Twenty-eight sources, listed below, were found to include some aspect of the competency “participates
as a member of a team” as part of their definition of necessary workplace skills. In general, these
sources support the SCANS definitions for participating as a member of a team. However, several
sources also include the following behaviors: resolving differences of opinion (maintenance of the
team), negotiating, mediating, sharing goals and responsibility, consensus building, compromising, and
participating actively. There are many references to social skills, so it may be helpful to refer to that skill
while refining this one. List of Sources: AccuVision Workplace Success action to stop bickering,
encourages cooperation). Skills System Interacting with others: Helps resolve differences of opinion or
interpersonal conflicts (e.g., takes AON Consulting Survey of Human Resource Trends
Interpersonal/team skills. Arizona Workplace Skills Standards includes identifying ways to build mutual
trust and respect and develop an action plan for (Draft) negotiating concerns; analyzing the difference
between individuals and group decisions and Students work individually and collaboratively within team
setting