According to Merriam-Webster the 

definition of "people skills" is the ability 

to work with or talk to other people in an 

effective and friendly way.

This week we will discuss teamwork. 

Teamwork is composed of many "soft" skills 

or abilities that lets you work effectively with 

an organized group.

Teamwork skills are crucial to employers, as 

teams are a basic organizational unit within 

many companies.

At every level in your career and in every 

industry, you will eventually have to 

work with others.

Teamwork happens when people work 

together and use their individual skills to 

achieve common goals.

Using this skill can help build great work 

relationships, create connections and potentially 

open the door to new opportunities.

Here are more abilities or soft skills needed to 

effectively work well within a team.

Tolerance

Having the ability to endure or accept 

something/someone unpleasant or disliked.

Reliability

Being trustworthy. Being able to 

perform well consistently.

Planning skills

Having the ability to think ahead of the curve. 

Not letting any unforeseen issues affect 

the project negatively.

Decision making

Being able to make decisions that are best 

for the whole team or project.

Conflict resolution

Having the ability to find peaceful 

solutions to a dispute.

Persuasion

Having strong communication skills with the 

purpose of influencing someone.

Working on all the "teamwork skills" will 

improve the moral and productivity at the workplace.

We all need help at times, why not work well with 

the people you work with.