Team Communication
3 February 2009
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Team members need to listen and understand each other. To do this, everyone must speak freely.
Expressing everyone's ideas and viewpoints allows for good circulation of information intrinsic to the task. However, communication also includes information extrinsic to the task; this means expressing the feelings of team members. Without this flow of information, both intrinsic and extrinsic to the task, misunderstandings and dissatisfaction can arise, making some members feel isolated and not participating in the common goal and task.
In short, communication between team members is essential. It must encompass both information related to the work's subject and the feelings of the team members involved.
Expressing Feelings and Disagreements
A previous section of this guide highlighted that the atmosphere within a group depends, among other things, on how members express their suggestions, objections, or reservations about different aspects of a project. The same applies to expressing feelings, discomfort, or tensions about someone's attitude, behavior, or way of interacting or working. In this sense, expressing feelings must also be done appropriately, respecting team members, using communication that promotes mutual trust, and ensuring confidentiality. Expressing our feelings regarding group dynamics, interactions, task sharing, the roles of each member, or any other aspect of group life will energize the team and create interactions.
In short, team members won't always agree. Disagreement is part of everyday team life. A strong commitment from each team member to maintain healthy interpersonal relationships contributes to a healthy work environment. Some people avoid expressing disagreements, reservations, or feelings about group dynamics or colleagues. However, avoiding expressing reservations or disagreements about the task or team rules doesn't necessarily create a healthy work environment. This often leads to the individual feeling unresolved tension, reducing team energy and progress. Therefore, it's better for each member to communicate reservations, disagreements, and feelings, even at the risk of conflict, rather than keeping criticisms or reservations which will hinder the group's progress.
Posted on February 3, 2009
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Expressing everyone's ideas and viewpoints allows for good circulation of information intrinsic to the task. However, communication also includes information extrinsic to the task; this means expressing the feelings of team members. Without this flow of information, both intrinsic and extrinsic to the task, misunderstandings and dissatisfaction can arise, making some members feel isolated and not participating in the common goal and task.
In short, communication between team members is essential. It must encompass both information related to the work's subject and the feelings of the team members involved.
Expressing Feelings and Disagreements
A previous section of this guide highlighted that the atmosphere within a group depends, among other things, on how members express their suggestions, objections, or reservations about different aspects of a project. The same applies to expressing feelings, discomfort, or tensions about someone's attitude, behavior, or way of interacting or working. In this sense, expressing feelings must also be done appropriately, respecting team members, using communication that promotes mutual trust, and ensuring confidentiality. Expressing our feelings regarding group dynamics, interactions, task sharing, the roles of each member, or any other aspect of group life will energize the team and create interactions.
In short, team members won't always agree. Disagreement is part of everyday team life. A strong commitment from each team member to maintain healthy interpersonal relationships contributes to a healthy work environment. Some people avoid expressing disagreements, reservations, or feelings about group dynamics or colleagues. However, avoiding expressing reservations or disagreements about the task or team rules doesn't necessarily create a healthy work environment. This often leads to the individual feeling unresolved tension, reducing team energy and progress. Therefore, it's better for each member to communicate reservations, disagreements, and feelings, even at the risk of conflict, rather than keeping criticisms or reservations which will hinder the group's progress.
Posted on February 3, 2009
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