Being a strong team member will make a difference in your career. The ability to contribute to and eventually lead effective meetings will make you stand out in a world where time-wasting meetings are the norm. Mastering workplace collaboration tools will help you survive and thrive in the present era of communication saturation.
Learning to connect with and show respect for your teammates will not just propel your professional success. You’ll also find your work more rewarding and satisfying.
Articles
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Books
Grant, Adam. Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know.New York, NY: Viking, February 2,
2018.
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Videos
Edmonson, Amy. “How to Turn a Group of Strangers Into a Team.” Ted.com
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