2. Contributor Gets team to focus on short-term tasks
Likes detailed plan of action
Provides data and information to study before moving ahead
Likes to share knowledge and skills - good at training others
Expects others to share their high expectations of quality work
Dependable and timely Parker (1991)

3. Collaborator Gets team to focus on mission, vision, & overall outcomes
Helps team become clear about the overall purpose
Helps team understand how its mission fits into the overall strategy of the organization
Likes to share knowledge and skills - good at training others
Willing to pitch in and do what it takes to reach the team’s goal Parker (1991)

4. Communicator
Cares about how people work and communicate with each other
Good facilitators and consensus builders
Bring a sense of humor and foster a positive climate
Likes to share knowledge and skills - good at training others
Ensures team members get recognition
Likely to plan social activities and celebrations Parker (1991)

5. Challenger
Questions what the team is doing and how it is working on its tasks
Willing to disagree with the leader
Asks tough questions
Pushes the team to be more creative and innovative
Likes to share knowledge and skills - good at training others
Suggests the team takes some risks Parker (1991)

6. Where do we go from here?
What are some strengths that you bring to the table?
How could this inhibit you from being a good team player?
What can you do to become a better team player?

7. References Arbuckle, M., & Murray, L. (1989). Building Systems for
Professional Growth: An Action Guide. Andover: Regional
Laboratory for Educational Improvement of the Northeast.
Bailey, D. (1984). A Triaxial Model of the Interdisciplinary Team
and Group Process. Exceptional Children, 51(1),
Parker, G. M., & Xicom, Inc. (1991). Parker team player survey.
Tuxedo, NY: XICOM.