Posted by Sabrina on June 11, 19102 at 04:59:42:
Nowadays, any kind of job can not be done by any single person. So there are some important characteristics to help one and his company to succeed, therefore I suppose those are the expected characteristics of my co-worker. In my opinion they are team spirit, expression ability and tolerance of different opinions.
First, the team spirit is the most important. Since a company is like a machine, everyone in it acts as a part, when all parts cooperate smoothly, there is a chance to succeed. If someone short of this sight, and want to behave like a superstar, although he may be masterful, he won¡¯t help much. In my experience of work and study, I have met those who not only were smart but also showed some ability in work, while lack of team spirit. He did his part perfectly, but when discussing with others, he seemed reserved and unpleasant to show his ideas exactly. Thus his work have to go along his thought, nobody can and want to show other opinions which maybe promote the whole project. As a result, others disliked working with him and our progress slowed. From this, we can see how crucial the team spirit is.
On the other hand, if a person has team spirit, but can¡¯t express himself clearly, there surely will be many obstacles. Suppose how difficult it is when some foreigners are working together without a translator. The procedure of work need explanation, communication, discussion, all of which rely on the ability of expression. For example, when exchanging, one¡¯s work have to be passed by another, if lack of expression, we can imagine how difficult it is when have to start from the beginning. So to make oneself understood is another aspect.
Lastly, I think he should have a tolerance of different opinions. While working, different person came from different backgrounds, holding different standpoints. Since there are two sides of a story, no one can tell which one is absolutely right or wrong. Remember the slogan of Apple Company, ¡°think differently¡±? Hence we should permit some kinds of points existing and shouldn¡¯t engender animus because of distinct points of view.
In short, I hope my co-worker can have these characteristics as many as possible. I think this will conduce to our company and ourselves¡¯ careers.