Civil Servants’ Teamwork: Old Habits or Lack of Skills?

“The depth of a pool is never as deep as the shallowness of the human heart” – this proverb somewhat reflects the current state of teamwork skills among a segment of civil servants. Is it due to “old habits” or limited abilities that collaboration and coordination in work still face many limitations?

Analyzing the Reality of Teamwork Skills Among Civil Servants

1. “Old Habits”: Stubbornness and Lack of Flexibility

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Many civil servants, especially those who have been in the job for a long time, often carry “old habits” – stubbornness, lack of flexibility in communication and in receiving new information. They are resistant to change, cling to outdated working methods, leading to difficulties in coordinating with other team members, especially younger, more dynamic individuals with modern thinking.

2. Limited Abilities: Lack of Communication and Conflict Resolution Skills

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Besides “old habits”, many civil servants also lack the necessary skills for effective teamwork. Effective communication, conflict resolution, problem-solving, expressing opinions, and leadership skills are crucial elements but have not been adequately emphasized in training and development. This leads to a lack of consensus and trust among team members, consequently affecting work efficiency.

Suggested Solutions: Enhancing Teamwork Skills

To overcome the above situation, comprehensive solutions are needed, from both civil servants and management agencies.

1. Raising Awareness About the Role of Teamwork

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Civil servants need to clearly understand the role of teamwork in the current context. Teamwork not only improves work efficiency but also creates a dynamic, creative environment where everyone can learn from each other, maximizing the potential of each individual.

2. Training and Developing Teamwork Skills for Civil Servants

According to soft skills training expert Nguyen Van A, author of the book “Effective Teamwork Skills”, investing in training and developing teamwork skills for civil servants is essential. Training programs need to be designed to suit the specific nature of work and the actual needs of each profession.

3. Building a Friendly Working Environment that Promotes Solidarity

A friendly, open, and respectful working environment that facilitates the exchange and sharing of ideas, and conflict resolution will help civil servants feel confident and comfortable in expressing themselves, creating a solid foundation for effective teamwork.

Conclusion

The current state of teamwork skills among civil servants still has many limitations. However, with the efforts of each civil servant and proper investment from management agencies, we can completely change “old habits” and improve teamwork skills, creating a professional and efficient civil service, contributing to the overall development of the country.

Please share your experiences and opinions on the state of teamwork skills among civil servants in the comments section below. You can also refer to articles on Professional Production Management Skills, Where to Enroll Children in Life Skills Classes This Summer, Life Skills for Youth, Life Skills Curriculum Distribution for Grade 9, Soft Skills Textbook for a more comprehensive view of this issue.

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