Group projects in school were the worst—and unfortunately, we don’t get to leave them behind in “the real world.”
Does that mean we should surrender ourselves to a lifetime of frustrating forced collaboration? Of course not. On your behalf, we scoured the web to find the best resources for working on a team out there.
And yes, this was a group effort.
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This is the How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days of project advice. In other words, don’t do these things. (Fast Company)
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If you’re wondering if Apple has successful team projects—well, yes it does. Check out these techniques—and then build the iPhone 7. (Forbes)
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None of these apps for team collaboration come with a button to “mute” your annoying co-worker, but they’re useful nonetheless. (Mashable)
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Speaking of annoying co-workers, here are seven ways to deal with aggravating people ad still get things done. (Lifehacker)
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The bane of all projects’ existence: groupthink. Learn how to conquer it. (Examiner)
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If you feel like a little self-improvement, check out these tips on how to be a good team player. (Mind Tools)
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And how to be a team player when you work with a slacker. (US News & World Report)
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Why teams don’t work, and how to change that. (Harvard Business Review)
Want more ways to turn around your team project experience? Check out our suggestions!
