{"id":41462,"date":"2020-03-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-03-01T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newrcblog.wpengine.com\/characteristics-effective-teams\/"},"modified":"2025-07-14T05:04:28","modified_gmt":"2025-07-14T12:04:28","slug":"characteristics-effective-teams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/us\/en\/blog\/characteristics-effective-teams\/","title":{"rendered":"Effective teams: the top 10 characteristics in a dream team"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We all (well, most of us) want to be part of a \u201cdream team\u201d at work, don\u2019t we?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether it\u2019s the Jordan-era Chicago Bulls or reigning Spanish soccer giants FC Barcelona, there\u2019s a lot that the average business can learn from the success stories of the best sports teams in the world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3810\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/image1-1.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"480\" height=\"263\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s the thing, though: top-tier teamwork doesn\u2019t happen by accident. It doesn\u2019t mean relying on a single superstar like Michael Jordan or Leo Messi on your team, either.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So much of working together as a team comes down to the individual characteristics of your players (or in this case, your colleagues and coworkers).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this guide, we\u2019ll highlight:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-size: 15px;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#Why teamwork matters\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why teamwork matters<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#10 traits that make for effective team players\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10 traits that make for effective team players<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#How to tell if you\u2019re hiring a good teammate\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to tell if you\u2019re hiring a good teammate<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#Bonus tips for training your next all-star team player\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bonus tips for training your next all-star team player<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p class=\"p1\">\ud83d\udd11 Spoiler alert: a powerful communication tool is one key to better team collaboration. Grab the free checklist to help you choose the right one for your business.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\n<div class=\"download-form-widget standart-download-form\" data-url=\"https:\/\/netstorage.ringcentral.com\/checklist\/communication_tools.pdf\" data-id=\"69d71a32886a6\" id=\"69d71a32886a6\">\n\t\t<button tabindex=\"on\"  on=\"tap:69d71a32886a6.toggleClass(class='open')\" class=\"open-modal-download-action download-form-button\" type=\"submit\">\u2705  Get the checklist<\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"download-form-modal\">\n<div class=\"download-form-modal-body\">\n<div class=\"download-form-modal-content\">\n<div class=\"download-form-modal-title\">\ud83d\udc40 \u200a Get this free checklist to pick the right communication tool for your business. <\/div>\n<form class=\"download-form SMB\" method=\"post\">\n<div class=\"download-form-part\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input class=\"download-form-input\" aria-label=\"Full Name\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" type=\"text\" name=\"fullname\" placeholder=\"Full Name\" data-dl-events-hover=\"true\" data-dl-element=\"text\" data-dl-additional-info=\"download form\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"download-form-part\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input class=\"download-form-input\" aria-label=\"Email (please enter a work email address)\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" type=\"email\" autocomplete=\"on\" name=\"email\" placeholder=\"Email (please enter a work email address)\" data-dl-events-hover=\"true\" data-dl-element=\"email\" data-dl-additional-info=\"download form\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"popup_form\" value=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"Lead_Entry_Source__c\" value=\"RC Blog\" class=\"download-form-input\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"download-form-part\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"download-form-submit\" type=\"submit\" data-dl-element=\"button\" data-no-auto-dl=\"true\" data-dl-additional-info=\"download form\" data-dl-name=\"Get it now\">Get it now<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<button on=\"tap:69d71a32886a6.toggleClass(class='open')\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"  class=\"download-form-modal-close\"><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"download-form-modal-thank\">Enjoy! <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a name=\"Why teamwork matters\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"padding-top: 35px;\">Why working together as a team matters so much<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/small-business\/blog\/effective-teamwork\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effective teamwork<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> goes hand in hand with higher productivity and a greater sense of loyalty among your workers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In short, teams that work well together produce better work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not only that, but nobody can really afford to be an island in the modern workplace. Given that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resources.owllabs.com\/state-of-remote-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50% of employees<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> work remotely in some capacity today, the need for team players is only going to grow as the need for teamwork continues to evolve and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/small-business\/blog\/collaboration-hub\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">collaboration hubs<\/a> become more popular.<\/span><br \/>\n<a name=\"10 traits that make for effective team players\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"padding-top: 35px;\">The 10 traits that everyone on a \u201cdream team\u201d should have<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, what should you look for in your star players? Whether you\u2019re trying to tune up your current squad or are looking to bring on some fresh talent, here are our top 10 characteristics of effective teams.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #434343; padding-top: 20px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">1. A willingness to communicate<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to working as a team, communication is a top priority.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And while sports teams eventually develop that psychic \u201csixth sense\u201d of when they pass or shoot the ball, the ability to read your coworkers\u2019 minds and know what they want before they want means frequently talking to each other.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beyond in-face meetings or calls, the ability to be \u201con\u201d and available to fellow teammates is a game changer. That\u2019s why it\u2019s so crucial to have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/small-business\/blog\/communication-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">communications tools<\/a> that let you collaborate at a moment\u2019s notice (across multiple platforms). Like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/rcapp.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RingCentral<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, for instance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3811 size-large\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/image4-55-1024x659.png\" alt=\"RingCentral app\" width=\"840\" height=\"541\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether it\u2019s a full-blown <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/video-call.html\">video call<\/a> with the entire team or a split-second check-in, you and your teammates don\u2019t second-guess when work needs to get done.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #434343; padding-top: 20px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">2. A strong sense of accountability<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sports teams are only as good as the sum of their parts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s say someone isn\u2019t pulling their weight during training and the team\u2019s performance suffers as a result. Or on the flip side, a struggling player manages to overcome a scoring drought and leads their team to victory.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In both cases, teams need to have a pulse on what\u2019s going on and what everyone is doing to improve the team as a whole. The same rings true for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/contact-center\/workforce-management.html\">workforce management<\/a> in the office.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, an individual employee should be able to clearly define how they\u2019re contributing to the team at any given time. Which explains the popularity of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/coschedule.com\/agile-marketing-guide\/daily-standup-meeting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">daily stand-up meetings<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (either in-person or virtual) to highlight tasks and to-do lists:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3812\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/image5-46.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"618\" height=\"629\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These sorts of meetings help hold individuals accountable for their wins and struggles alike. Holding them daily also ensures that team members stay focused and don\u2019t lose sight of what they need to be doing.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #434343; padding-top: 20px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">3. An understanding of their role(s) and strengths<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A goalkeeper keeps the ball out of the net. A striker scores goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just as sports teams have individual roles and responsibilities, so does your typical team.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marketing manager. Sales associate. The list goes on and on.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And likewise, there are individual strengths and personality traits that speak to the strengths of people in those roles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, you might have team members at your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/contact-center.html\">contact center<\/a> who are totally comfortable on the phone with customers while others are mortified by calls. To flip things around, you might have someone who\u2019s comfortable putting together a report versus someone who loathes dealing with documents.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fact: When companies that allow their employees to focus on their strengths, they see <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gallup.com\/workplace\/242096\/focus-people-strengths-increases-work-engagement.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">increased engagement and higher productivity<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Translation? First and foremost, team members should be empowered to do the work that they\u2019re good at and excel at.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #434343; padding-top: 20px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">4. The ability to work independently<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This might seem like a no-brainer, but sports teams aren\u2019t \u201ctogether\u201d 24\/7.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even on the training ground, individual players focus on drills and tasks specific to their positions and roles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And hey, that\u2019s a good thing!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3813\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/image8.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"480\" height=\"314\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For starters, nobody wants to be micromanaged. Consider also that some team members might have a desire to do <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/todoist.com\/inspiration\/deep-work\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">deep work<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or block off time to focus on an individual task. Teams and managers should totally be respectful of this.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"tip\">\n<div class=\"tip-heading\"><b><i>Pro-tip: <\/i><\/b><\/div>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can actually change up your status in RingCentral to highlight your availability to coworkers in situations where you need to focus on a specific task without interruptions.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3814\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/image2-75.png\" alt=\"Availability status on RingCentral\" width=\"622\" height=\"282\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #434343; padding-top: 20px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">5. A drive to reach goals and see results<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sports teams obviously want to win games (duh).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But what does a \u201cwin\u201d look like to a business team?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maybe that means crushing a quota. Perhaps it means successfully launching a product.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Either way, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/us\/en\/blog\/5-ways-to-maintain-accountability-in-your-virtual-workplace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">maintaining accountability<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> means having an understanding of team-based goals and KPIs (think: sales, traffic, and so on). Beyond individual accountability, as noted earlier, knowledge of what teams are doing well (or struggling with) is key to getting better as a group.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #434343; padding-top: 20px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">6. The desire to constantly improve<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pop quiz: Do you think the United States women\u2019s soccer team is satisfied with just <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">four<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> World Cup titles?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course not! They\u2019re always going to strive for that next one.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3816\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/image7-1.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"480\" height=\"264\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strong team players don\u2019t accept mediocrity, nor do they rest on their laurels. Note that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shrm.org\/resourcesandtools\/hr-topics\/talent-acquisition\/pages\/employees-stay-career-mobility-pay-raises-culture.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">workers are heavily motivated by career mobility<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the desire to move upward.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether it\u2019s a leadership position within a team or a desire to push everyone around them to do better, everyone wins when you work with a go-getter.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #434343; padding-top: 20px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">7. A willingness to share<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Messi might be able to score 50 goals in a single season, but not without his teammates selflessly setting up opportunities and providing assists.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On that note, team players at work should be more than willing to help out their coworkers. From sharing resources to insights and advice, being forthcoming and transparent when it comes to collaboration is always a plus.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3815\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/image6.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"245\" height=\"200\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #434343; padding-top: 20px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">8. The ability to resolve conflict<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s no secret that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cmswire.com\/digital-workplace\/the-high-toll-of-toxic-workplace-dynamics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">toxic employees<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are a drag on workplace morale and productivity. (Speaking of which, here are a few <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/small-business\/blog\/simple-steps-to-boost-your-teams-productivity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">productivity tips.<\/a>)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s why it\u2019s so important for teams at work to keep any animosity and negativity from lingering. This again speaks to the importance of frequent, honest communication between employees.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fostering an empathetic, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/us\/en\/blog\/how-the-right-approach-to-collaboration-can-foster-an-empathetic-culture\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">collaborative culture<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can nip a lot of conflict in the bud. How teammates ultimately resolve conflicts is up to them, but preventing conflicts in the first place just by being honest and open is ideal.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #434343; padding-top: 20px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">9. The confidence to make decisions<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In short, members of your team should be proactive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although some decisions certainly require team-wide approval, having the judgment to \u201ctake shots\u201d and move things forward is a plus:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3817\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/image3-3.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"480\" height=\"368\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yet again, this is why the ability to communicate and ask questions around-the-clock matters.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rather than force a coworker to be frozen with a specific task, they should be able to ask questions to either get the answers they need <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> move on to something else.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #434343; padding-top: 20px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">10. They\u2019re willing to work alongside other teams<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Much like how sports teams work together and coexist to make their respective leagues possible, the same logic holds for workplace teams contributing to a company as a whole.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From marketing and sales to HR and beyond, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/glip.com\/6-ways-improve-communication-workplace\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">collaboration between teams<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is an expectation for today\u2019s workforce. Although it\u2019s definitely a priority for your team members to work as a unit, that unit also should ideally be on good terms with the rest of your company.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<a name=\"How to tell if you\u2019re hiring a good teammate\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"padding-top: 35px;\">How to tell if you\u2019re hiring a team player<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s say you\u2019re on the hunt for a superstar to join your team.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a one-on-one interview setting, it can be tough to understand someone\u2019s sense of teamwork. That said, there are still some specific questions you can ask a potential hire such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-size: 15px;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s your experience using workplace collaboration tools? (Ex: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/small-business\/blog\/the-best-video-conferencing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">video conferencing software<\/a> like RingCentral Video, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/small-business\/blog\/project-management-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">project management tools<\/a> like Trello, or collaborative documents via Google Docs)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are some examples of how you\u2019ve worked as part of a team to solve a problem at work?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s your definition of \u201ctrust\u201d in the workplace, and what\u2019s your definition of what a good \u201cteam player\u201d is?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Based on their responses, you can get a sense of how they\u2019ve collaborated with coworkers in the past and whether or not they\u2019d be a good cultural fit with your current team.<\/span><br \/>\n<a name=\"Bonus tips for training your next all-star team player\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"padding-top: 35px;\">Bonus tips for training your next all-star<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bringing someone new onto your team is exciting.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That said, you obviously want to maintain your current squad dynamic in the process.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note that creating a sense of friendship and camaraderie is a crucial part of onboarding a new employee. Although learning your business procedures and practices is important, so is making sure your new hire feels welcome and part of a unit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fostering a supportive culture matters. Through team-building activities and working one-on-one with a new employee, you can make them actually feel welcome and integral to your workplace.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"padding-top: 35px;\">Ready to put together your dream team?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By focusing on the characteristics above, you can start building teams that can work seamlessly together to reach your company\u2019s goals. Coupled with tools like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/rcapp.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RingCentral<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, those same workers have the ability to communicate and collaborate around-the-clock to do exactly that. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We all (well, most of us) want to be part of a \u201cdream team\u201d at work, don\u2019t we? Whether it\u2019s the Jordan-era Chicago Bulls or reigning Spanish soccer giants FC Barcelona, there\u2019s a lot that the average business can learn from the success stories of the best sports teams in the world. 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