Nursing Assistant Monthly Copyright © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning. All rights reserved. Teamwork June 2009
Copyright © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning. All rights reserved. Teamwork June Elements of teamwork T rust E mpathy the right A ttitude M utual respect
Copyright © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning. All rights reserved. Teamwork June Trust Trust allows team members to: Be honest about their strengths and weaknesses. Know they can rely on each other. Focus on getting the job done. Feel supported by their teammates.
Copyright © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning. All rights reserved. Teamwork June Empathy Empathy is the ability to imagine yourself in another person’s situation Examples of showing empathy include: –Offering to help a new employee learn his or her way around. –Helping a fellow CNA who has an extra heavy workload. –Asking a new CNA to join your group at break time.
Copyright © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning. All rights reserved. Teamwork June The right attitude Your team will function better if all team members: Leave their personal problems at the door when they arrive at work. Expect the best from each other. Resolve small conflicts before they grow into larger ones. Try to act cheerful, even when feeling down. Smiling can help to lift your spirits!
Copyright © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning. All rights reserved. Teamwork June Mutual respect Teams that have mutual respect: Honor the rights and dignity of others – even when they don’t agree. Never enjoy putting each other down. Treat each other with courtesy at all times. Face the tough times together. Celebrate each other’s successes.
Copyright © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning. All rights reserved. Teamwork June Remember Every team member has strengths and weaknesses. Team members contribute their unique talents and strengths. The team’s combined strengths can make up for individual weaknesses. Each team member is responsible for helping to create a great team. Learning how to deal with conflict will strengthen your team.