TED: How to be a team player — without burning out | Rob Cross

The video discusses the increasing trend of collaboration in modern workplaces, highlighting its benefits and the resulting overload. It identifies internal beliefs and triggers like the desire to help, need for accomplishment, and fear as key contributors to this overload. The video offers strategies to manage these triggers, such as learning to say no, delegating tasks, and being intentional about work choices. It emphasizes the importance of aligning collaborations with personal goals to prevent burnout.

What is one of the main reasons for the increase in collaborative work in modern workplaces?

• The rise of remote work

• A decrease in individual tasks

• A decline in workplace communication

• The availability of more collaborative tools

Which of the following is NOT identified as a trigger for collaboration overload?

• Fear of missing out

• Need for accomplishment

• Desire to help others

• Lack of communication skills

How can the desire to help others lead to collaboration overload?

• By improving team dynamics

• By reducing your responsibilities

• By increasing your workload

• By making you less productive

What is a suggested strategy to manage collaboration overload?

• Avoid all collaborative tasks

• Learn to say no

• Take on more projects

• Work longer hours

Why is delegating tasks considered beneficial in managing collaboration overload?

• It eliminates the need for collaboration

• It increases your workload

• It helps others become more self-reliant

• It reduces the need for communication

What should high performers focus on to avoid collaboration overload?

• Prioritizing tasks based on emotional decisions

• Taking on every available project

• Aligning collaborations with personal goals

• Avoiding strategic planning

What is the key takeaway regarding personal goals and collaboration?

• You should always prioritize team goals over personal goals

• Understanding personal goals helps make better collaborative choices

• Collaboration should be avoided to focus on personal goals

• Personal goals are irrelevant in collaborative work