By Sophie Nadel, Writer’s Tips Editor
By working with other people, you can increase your own skills and help your friends at the same time. Multiple brains put together to achieve a common goal is always more effective than someone working alone. Different people possess different abilities, so a team can take advantage of the strengths of all of its members. If you ever find yourself stuck while working on a project, never hesitate to call on your friends! You might be surprised at how effective another source of ideas can be. Here are some great teamwork words to know:
Collaborate: (verb) to work with another person or group in order to achieve or do something
It was actually really helpful to collaborate on the project because everyone involved offered different ideas.
Communicate: (verb) to get someone to understand your thoughts or feelings
It’s a good idea to communicate with your friends and family to let them know how you’re feeling.
Contribute: (verb) to have a share in something
I contributed to the poster with my fantastic frog drawings.
Counsel: (noun) advice given to someone
The ancient town always followed the counsel provided by the elders in making its decisions.
Enhance: (verb) to make greater or better
I find that a whiteboard really enhances my ability to learn.
Unite: (verb) to join together to do or achieve something
When united by a common cause, Andre and Naomi put aside their differences and worked together.
(Definitions from Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary)
