Different Team Player Styles
CONTRIBUTOR: A person who focuses on the immediate task of the team, believes that information is critical, sets high performance standards, and can be depended on to deliver work assignments on time.
COLLABORATOR: A goal-directed member who sees the overall goal of the team as paramount. They are willing to pitch in and help others in order to reach the goal and support the strategy of the organization.
COMMUNICATOR: The team member who helps with team process by facilitating, building a consensus, and creating a supportive work environment.
CHALLENGER: The person who questions the goals, methods, and actions of the team and pushes the team to take reasonable risks.
Successful teams have a mix of all four styles. ...
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