Teamwork & Collaboration
What This Is
Teamwork & Collaboration is to contribute, adapt, and co-create with others in ways that build trust and achieve results that no one could accomplish alone.
It combines respect, active listening, open communication, and the flexibility to navigate different roles and perspectives.
This competency shows up when you share responsibilities fairly, resolve conflicts constructively, and help teams stay aligned to a shared purpose.
At its best, Teamwork & Collaboration leaves teams, projects, and communities stronger, more connected, and ready to keep growing together.
Why This Matters
Because what you can achieve together will always be bigger than what you can do alone.
When you listen actively, share responsibility, adapt to different people and ideas, and build trust in every interaction, you help your team turn good intentions into results.
Teamwork & Collaboration empowers you to co-create group norms, solve conflicts constructively, and leave teams stronger, more connected, and ready to grow — even after you’ve moved on.
I start by doing my fair share and being a good teammate.
I grow by supporting trust, inclusion, and shared goals.
I expand by shaping norms and structures that help teams thrive even after I’m gone.
Growth Progression
Self-awareness -> supporting others -> shaping systems.
The Foundations
Daily habits and core actions.
I communicate clearly so everyone knows what’s happening.
I listen actively and ask questions to understand my teammates’ ideas.
I check in with my team to make sure we’re on the same page.
I step up when someone needs help and offer support without being asked.
I help resolve conflicts fairly so trust stays strong.
Mindsets to cultivate.
I believe every voice and contribution matters — not just my own.
I respect my teammates and stay open to different ideas.
I’m willing to adapt when things change — teamwork means being flexible.
I focus on what brings us together, not what divides us.
I trust that we can do more together than I could alone.
Action in Context
In educational settings.
I work on group projects where we need to share tasks and ideas.
I join club committees, teams, or community groups that rely on collaboration.
I help build inclusive norms for how we work together.
I volunteer for roles that let me practice building trust in a group.
I try new roles that stretch my teamwork skills — like facilitation or coordination.
Signs that I am putting this into practice.
I show up prepared and ready to contribute my fair share.
I follow through on what I say I’ll do so my team can count on me.
I make sure everyone’s ideas are heard, not just the loudest voices.
I help teammates feel comfortable speaking up or asking for help.
I share credit when we succeed — it’s never just about me.
