It is important to be kind and respectful when around team members, it doesn't mean you have to hang out or socialize with each other, but having a common mutual respect is important for team cohesion. Dependability is one of the most important characteristics that make an effective team member. If you need to complete an assignment and your team is depending on you, pick up the slack and do your part. Another example I have to share involves conflict within the team, which destroys morale and creates problems. One day in our warehouse on base two, my junior staff members were not getting along in front of the team, so I intervened by taking them both aside and counseling them both by letting them know that their actions are unacceptable and not helping the team. Having respect for your colleagues is important for a team to be successful. Communication is key to being an effective team member because you need to be supportive and know how to share your thoughts and ideas. Being a team member requires that you be assigned a task, so if you have a task own it and complete it. What makes an effective team