ART OF BEING THE BEST COLLEAGUE

Healthy work culture at the workplace is very important for the mental well-being of an individual, and to maintain a balance between our personal and professional front. Our coworkers play a very important role in this regard.

Here are some relevant skills every individual is required to learn to be the best team member at the workplace.

• · Art of Communication - The success of your personal and professional life nowadays may be based on developing relationships with clients and other key people in your life. Respect and exceptional customer service go a long way towards maintaining successful relationships. The art of communication involves transmitting information from one source to another to convey a specific message to elicit a desired reaction or result. Adapt the style of your message to suit the medium. When determining the medium of dissemination, consider the message itself as well as the target audience, and then identify the optimal means to convey your message. While the message itself is of primary importance, if the medium of transmission is off-mark, then the message may be lost and the desired outcome forfeited. If you have communicated effectively, Quite literally, the results will speak for themselves. There are two primary forms of communication: verbal and nonverbal. With verbal communication, people express their thoughts, ideas, and feelings through spoken or written language. Nonverbal communication uses other methods, such as body language, facial expressions, gestures, etc.

• · Digital technology and Artificial intelligence - Artificial Intelligence is a new trend that has walked into our lives recently, It has influenced every aspect of the human race. Artificial intelligence is the intelligence demonstrated by machines or gadgets, In other words, it is a kind of man-made intelligence that is demonstrated through technology. There are many positives that the introduction of AI has given to job market space, firstly it is time-saving for both employees & the employer, The new concept of working from home is introduced into our lives because of the use of Artificially Intelligent tools. It can help us to work in a comfortable home environment.& also reduces the maintenance cost of the offices The concept of paperless working &Smart working rather than hard-working is the need of the hour & it is all because of the increasing use of applications & software Biometric devices in work spaces, paperless working, online business increased use of platforms like TICK-TOCK, thousands of apps in smartwatches, t.v. smartphones, gadgets video calls have become the reality of the modern world this is all because of Artificial Intelligence as the field is booming, People are becoming more and more app. friendly & this has opened up the door for new opportunities in the job market. These artificially intelligent applications are very helpful in increasing our productivity to be a smart and efficient professional every individual needs to keep himself well-versed in the technological advancement of the respective field, and services like E.Mail, Video Calls, and other online platforms.

• Innovation and Creative Thinking

Innovation is the ability to come up with something new; however, we don’t need to develop Space Ship to be an innovative thinker. “Something new” at work might mean a method we haven’t tried before or experimenting with an unfamiliar process. Innovators in the workplace aren’t afraid to step away from traditional methods of achieving targets.

• Knowledge of Cross country cultures

We may encounter cultural diversity at the workplace the careful study and knowledge of intercultural communication competence becomes increasingly important. Only through competent intercultural communication skills do people from different cultures communicate effectively and appropriately. This requires a functional and theoretical knowledge of intercultural communication competence. The process of becoming intercultural competent is quite complex. The attitudes include curiosity and openness as well as readiness to see other cultures and the speaker’s own culture without being judgmental.

• · Problem-Solving and Teamwork Skills

Teamwork skills consist of interrelated abilities that let you work effectively in an organized group. Teamwork skills are vital for employers,& the employees as teams are a basic organizational unit within many companies. Teamwork happens when people cooperate and use their individual skills to achieve common goals. Conflict is part and parcel of any team effort. What matters most is how adept you are at dealing with issues as they arise. That’s why problem-solving skills are fundamental for each and every team member. The ability to look at an issue from multiple angles is important in this global competitive era.

• · Art of Listening and Time Management

Most people think that to become good professionals they have to focus on becoming great speakers, but listening is just as important as speaking in the communication process. Whether you’re dealing with coworkers, managers, or clients, being a good speaker and a great listener are crucial workplace skills. Our ability to listen properly can give us insight into the rationale behind decisions and a better understanding of what the speaker is trying to accomplish. Poor time management skills can result in Missed deadlines and appointments unwanted stress and financial penalties.

To conclude we can say that in order to fit ourselves in this changing world as a professional learning the skills discussed above is very important. These skills can easily transform any ordinary worker into a great co-worker.