Say what you think

It is in the Open Area where good communications and cooperation occur. Established team members will have larger open areas than new team members. Group members should strive to assist a team member in widening their Open Area. They can do this in the following manner:

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... and if you must amplify your message, say where your data came from. Never try to simultaneously be a good cop and a bad cop. 

Make it clear that your goal is constructive change.

The good team player knows when to say no in spite of pressures from management to take on too much. They can say no beautifully and still be a committed and loyal colleague.