The most important essence of the software products industry, that I have learnt over the past 4 years is undoubtedly , teamwork. It helps to make better products, better people and better companies. In the companies I have worked with I have been fortunate to be associated with strong teams, work wise or otherwise.
At HP we believed in one team, one aim. At Sterling it is pretty much the same. Though corporate work cultures differ, the foundation remains the same, "How strong is your team"!
Individual qualities do count. Lets say leadership, intelligence, hardwork , commitement, innovation. People have all or some of the qualities in some measure or the other. But the strongest and most potent mixture is an amalgamation of all of these. Who would you lead if you dont have people to follow and believe in you. How would you expand your vision if you dont have someone to bounce your thoughts on. How would you create if you dont brainstorm. 5 minds thinking together is better than a storm inside your brain! I have always felt nice to do something good at work, but I feel terrific when someone from my team comes and tells me that what I made would help all of them! You see success is not always personal. It is relative!
Of course the one thing you must underplay in a team is your individual ego! One must have the humility to learn and the selflessness to appreciate and encourage others! The power of an idea gets expanded manifold when shared and built upon! This is where commitment and work ethics come at play! I believe all it takes is that bit of self esteem and a pinch of humanity!
Caught on an Archie's Mug " Teamwork : the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results"
to be contd. While I tell you about some great teams I have worked with! And some not so great ones!
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