A Great Team Doesn't Fear Differences – It Makes the Most of Them
Hanna Tervanen, Key Account Coordinator in Työplus' Marketing and Social Media Team, and Development Coordinator Tiia Bazia will deliver a joint inspirational talk on courageous and constructive teamwork at the VoimaNaiset event in Jakobstad on September 25, 2026.
Can a great team really be built in just one year—and what does it actually take? And does the perfect working life even exist?
Perfection does not mean that everyone thinks alike or that everything runs smoothly without disagreements. It comes from bringing together different perspectives, experiences, and expertise and putting them to good use. Different viewpoints are not an obstacle to achieving great results—they are exactly what lead to better solutions. During our presentation, we will share practical examples and explain the approach we have found to work.
At the heart of successful collaboration is the ability to separate the issue from the person. Challenging situations are not resolved through confrontation or by making issues personal, but by focusing on a shared goal. When the discussion centers on the issue itself rather than viewing someone else's opinion as wrong or threatening, space is created for listening, respect, compromise, and mutual understanding.
Perfection is best viewed through the lens of goals and criteria. Everything can always be refined endlessly, but in working life, perfection does not necessarily mean continuous improvement without limits. When the objective is clear and the criteria for success have been defined, it becomes possible to recognize when a result is good enough and fit for purpose.
A well-functioning team makes working life better than any individual could achieve alone. A diverse team brings together different life experiences, strengths, ways of thinking, and perspectives on the world. The better we learn to see diversity as a strength, the stronger our collaboration becomes—and the more enjoyable teamwork is!
Let's continue in Pietarsaari!