what does ' team player' mean?

Question

when your boss wants a team player
- i get that you should work well with others but what else?

Answer 1

It means different things to different people. When I encourage my subordinates to be team players I'm looking for people who will go the extra mile to get the job done and do so in a manner which reflects well upon the company. Working for a successful company can be beneficial to everyone on the team. Unfortunately some bosses think to be a team player you have to compromise your own ethics and/or put the needs of the job above the needs of your commitments outside of work (IE family, Friends etc.) Being a team player can be a great thing when you are working on a team with other team players and has an honorable leader who leads by example and does not expect the unreasonable from you.

Answer 2

That is about it, work well with others. Of course it really means going above and beyond and taking it up the ***, but they don't want you to know that, but it is true. Doing more than your share is basically the ideal team player, this has been my experience.

Answer 3

This simply means that one is willing to share in the success of the winning projects.

One should never say "I", say "we" when referring to the accomplishments of the group, and one should praising others for their contributions.

Good managers see these behaviour traits, and recognize such people as "Team players" and continue to position them strategically within an organization.

Answer 4

Go along with what the senior person on your team says to show that you can get along with others.
(Everyone knows the senior person on your team is crazy but you have to pretend and over look it also)

Answer 5

It means letting your "team" walk all over you while you do and say nothing about it.

Answer 6

placing the goals of the team over any personal goals........

Answer 7

It means bust your @$$ so you get no credit while your boss gets all the credit.