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I’ll admit it. When put in a team situation, I choose whether or not I plan to participate. I generally look around and assess whether or not I believe my teammates are experienced and/or competent to drive the project. If I feel they are competent, I take a back seat and fulfill a supporting role like managing the project timelines, deliverables, or note-taking.
If, on the other hand, I feel that there is lacking leadership, talent or experience, I will not only take a leadership role, but I tend to fail to delegate (which is an area I am trying to develop).
I believe this is a weakness in my teaming ability. I should never choose to take a backseat on a team. I don’t need to be the leader every time, but even followers must be active and contribute their perspectives, thoughts, and abilities to the team.
One of my favorite sections in the MBTI® Team Report is page 7, which highlights the specific contributions and challenges this particular individual will experience on the team.
There is a tendency to disperse responsibility and accountability across team members in a team setting, but when reviewing the Team Report, it becomes clear that every individual brings something unique to the table.
For example, in a team full of individuals with ISTJ preferences, an ENFP would likely contribute effectively in the brainstorming process, planning for the future, and making sure to gather buy-in from all team members. There would probably be a level of enthusiasm and excitement from the ENFP member that is not expressed by the ISTJ team members.
We all bring something unique to the table in a team situation, whether it is skills, talent, experience, energy, knowledge, or personality preferences.
There is an "I" in team, and you should make sure you shine!
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