If asked, would other co-workers describe you as reliable? Reliability helps build trust and in many cases a lack of trust represents a missing link for building effective teams.
Have you ever asked a co-worker for help on an assignment and have been let down? Have you shared duties or responsibilities in a team environment where someone didn’t do their part? These circumstances or situations could lead to a lack of trust in the future.
In team environments everyone must be committed to doing their part, more importantly the team as a whole needs to be committed to managing the unexpected. Simply put - teams who are better prepared to manage the unexpected will be more effective and productive than those who are not. Here are a few tips for managing the unexpected:
- build contingency time into projects or tasks
- avoid procrastination, get started early
- prioritize and avoid perfectionism when appropriate
As teams develop and evolve remember that not all members will contribute in the same manner, quantity, or quality. Being reliable to your team will make you a valued member. Reliability in turn builds trust – teams that have more trust in each other will produce better results.
Are you reliable? Can I trust your answer?
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