Not one person is similar to another. Everyone thinks and operates differently. However, people have been trained to believe that to work in a team, individuality must be taken away to conform to a given and “proven” system. While others think that being one with the team and letting go of one’s individuality makes a group productive, it shows otherwise.
Diversity and individuality encourage people to bring themselves—their ideas, skills, and talents—to work for a greater good. Many studies show that diversity in work promotes innovation and creativity.
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Here are ways individuals can work together to make things better.
See the purpose in the task: The principle of a project is knowing the why. Managers and leaders have to let their people know what the team is doing so they can all contribute to the success of the organization.
Be focused on getting the work done by being a “person” in a team: When creative and driven individuals collaborate, they can finish a task easier and better.
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Encourage a person’s individuality: Individual contributions are vital to target certain team goals. It balances alternate viewpoints, and in a way, the team can come up with a much better solution to a problem or issue.
Marc Slavin is a corporate communications expert who works with organizations and companies to strengthen collaboration amongst their members. Read similar stories and articles by visiting this blog.
