1 00:00:01,010 --> 00:00:05,703 Working on websites and apps can be a very solitary work situation. 2 00:00:05,703 --> 00:00:08,612 For many of you, it's easier just to do things on your own. 3 00:00:08,612 --> 00:00:12,359 There's nobody you have to deal with, nobody you have to wait for, 4 00:00:12,359 --> 00:00:15,800 you can call the shots, you can control the pace of your work. 5 00:00:15,800 --> 00:00:19,071 But working with teams in companies and even for 6 00:00:19,071 --> 00:00:22,930 freelancers has become part of many work experiences. 7 00:00:22,930 --> 00:00:27,990 So it's important to understand the keys to being productive and 8 00:00:27,990 --> 00:00:29,832 effective with a team. 9 00:00:29,832 --> 00:00:33,644 Teams do not work if expectations are unclear. 10 00:00:33,644 --> 00:00:38,058 With the project on the line, team members must be organized and 11 00:00:38,058 --> 00:00:42,322 focused on specific tasks with specific timelines in place. 12 00:00:42,322 --> 00:00:45,238 Understanding the expectations others have for 13 00:00:45,238 --> 00:00:49,657 you helps to find your priorities and manage your time and deliverables. 14 00:00:49,657 --> 00:00:51,435 Without this understanding, 15 00:00:51,435 --> 00:00:55,737 you may be working on pieces of a project that the team doesn't need yet, or 16 00:00:55,737 --> 00:00:59,447 you might be going in a different direction than everyone else. 17 00:00:59,447 --> 00:01:02,947 Members of teams often share files, documents, and 18 00:01:02,947 --> 00:01:06,147 other assets to support project deliverables. 19 00:01:06,147 --> 00:01:10,637 Ensuring that you have access to the latest data means getting on board with 20 00:01:10,637 --> 00:01:13,715 the tools and the platforms that the team is using. 21 00:01:13,715 --> 00:01:17,287 In certain situations, you'll find everything in one place. 22 00:01:17,287 --> 00:01:19,688 In others you, may have to check out four or 23 00:01:19,688 --> 00:01:23,443 five different collaborative tools just to see what's going on. 24 00:01:23,443 --> 00:01:26,832 Remain flexible, but stay current. 25 00:01:26,832 --> 00:01:31,222 With each project, make sure you know where the latest information 26 00:01:31,222 --> 00:01:34,931 documents are, and you'll always remain on schedule. 27 00:01:34,931 --> 00:01:39,610 Related to this, communication between team members is essential. 28 00:01:39,610 --> 00:01:44,960 We all know how one thing can mess up our projects and our timetables. 29 00:01:44,960 --> 00:01:49,282 The effects can be multiplied when teams are involved, even more so, 30 00:01:49,282 --> 00:01:51,712 if these issues are not communicated. 31 00:01:51,712 --> 00:01:54,833 Make sure you regularly share your progress and 32 00:01:54,833 --> 00:01:57,883 share any issues you encounter along the way. 33 00:01:57,883 --> 00:02:02,290 Don't be afraid of sharing issues that you face, be transparent. 34 00:02:02,290 --> 00:02:04,963 The more information the team members have, 35 00:02:04,963 --> 00:02:09,268 the better the team's chances are at solving these problems together. 36 00:02:09,268 --> 00:02:14,100 But beyond the work, beyond the milestones, the deliverables, 37 00:02:14,100 --> 00:02:19,548 understand that working with a team means interacting with other people. 38 00:02:19,548 --> 00:02:24,429 Whether those team members are higher ups, contractors, interns, 39 00:02:24,429 --> 00:02:27,087 or anyone else, they are people too. 40 00:02:27,087 --> 00:02:30,601 So respect their time and treat them like professionals. 41 00:02:30,601 --> 00:02:32,896 You don't have to know their life story or 42 00:02:32,896 --> 00:02:35,926 understand why they do the things the way that they do. 43 00:02:35,926 --> 00:02:40,240 Recognize that if they're on your team, they have responsibilities just like you. 44 00:02:40,240 --> 00:02:44,590 And just like you, they're going to face problems, they're gonna make mistakes, and 45 00:02:44,590 --> 00:02:46,040 they're going to need help. 46 00:02:46,040 --> 00:02:51,235 Treat them like you would wanna be treated, with respect and understanding. 47 00:02:51,235 --> 00:02:56,046 You're all working towards a common goal, so support them, 48 00:02:56,046 --> 00:02:58,180 and they will support you. 49 00:02:58,180 --> 00:03:02,806 So if you can work well with a team, how does this benefit you? 50 00:03:02,806 --> 00:03:06,329 People will wanna work with you, they'll wanna collaborate, 51 00:03:06,329 --> 00:03:10,581 they'll wanna know that they can get results, and they can do that with you. 52 00:03:10,581 --> 00:03:13,442 This will lead to more opportunities. 53 00:03:13,442 --> 00:03:17,910 So whether you're leading the team or one of many collaborators, 54 00:03:17,910 --> 00:03:21,741 understanding how to communicate and deal with others, 55 00:03:21,741 --> 00:03:27,270 while treating them with respect, will always benefit the team and the project.