MANUAL TEAMWORK, LEADERSHIP AND NEGOTIATION

TEAMWORK, LEADERSHIP AND NEGOTIATION

other. They are what give the team its identity. If we think of a team to which we belong and we want to transmit to another person through a photograph a complete image of that team, what would we include? It is possible that when taking the image, and in order to make it as accurate as possible, we ask ourselves: Who are we? What do we do? How and where? Who is leading us?

These would be the basic dimensions that make up a working team, and we will now try to identify them.

• The members: The team is made up of members with complementary professional profiles. The type of relationships established and the quality of the work will depend on their technical aptitudes, their interpersonal skills and their personality. I find it impossible to work with Phil, he is self-centred and doesn't respect my opinions. With Jane we form a good tandem, we have a similar working style, we like to plan the tasks in advance, we share the work equally and we agree on the way we approach the issues. The truth is that we trust each other deeply and this gives us security. • The project: The existence of a common task will set the team's objective. It is necessary that it is a motivating project with which each member of the team identifies in such a way as to encourage enthusiasm, so that the staff is hooked on the task. The person who coordinates or directs the team will play an important role in this aspect. Eric is part of a telecommunications engineering team that has started a new satellite communication project: "The hours are flying by and I'm not the only one doing it. The whole team is really enjoying this project", he says.

• The working climate: An optimal emotional climate based on cooperation, communication and trust are essential ingredients for the life of the team. A pleasant

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