Teambuilding Competition

When approaching a person with a high D-style blend you should consider...

• they operate from a mindset of "let's all get along"

• they operate from a mindset of "fun and excitement"

• they operate from a mindset of "Get it done!"

• they operate from a mindset of obey the rules

What constitutes trust for you may not be the same for the other person. Trust has two legs to stand on _______ and character.

The difference between __________ vs. __________ perspectives is found in the priority or focus on which individuals tend to naturally focus. The two opposite perspectives tend to judge each other viewpoints in a negative manner.

Your view on leadership is influenced by you….your personality style (perspective) and experiences. Which of the following is a true statement.

• Leadership is only about Results and Productivity

• Leadership is only about Doing Things Properly and Correctly

• Leadership is only about Inspiring Greatness and Building a Team

• Leadership is about encompassing all aspects of what is important to those leading and those being led.

Sherry has just been hired as a member of the Production Control team. She has several years of manufacturing experience but has never worked in a production control capacity.

She was excited about the role during her interview where she even offered to lead the work culture team as she did in her previous assignment. After 6 months in her role, the hiring manager is getting reports of her almost missing deadlines and spending too much time organizing the people activites. Based on the description what do you think is her style blend?

• High D-style blend

• High C-style blend

• High I-style blend

• High S-style blend

Match the following

• NORMING

• Members start to communicate their feelings but still view themselves as individuals rather than part of the team.

• FORMING

• People feel part of the team and realize that they can achieve work if they accept other viewpoints.

• STORMING

• Formalities are preserved and members are treated as strangers.

• PERFORMING

• The team works in an open and trusting atmosphere where flexibility is the key and hierarchy is of little importance.

Which statement is more consistent with "Group" behavior vs. "Team" behavior

• Welcome suggestions and constructive criticism from team.

• Communication when a problem arises.

• Continual communication to anticipate and/or avoid problems.

• Individuals working together toward a common goal.

Jane joined the Quality team. During the organization meeting the Director shared his vision for the entire department. She asked her colleague, Tonya, “How are our responsibilities inter-connected?” Tonya responded, "Don't worry about that. You just do your job and I'll do mine." Which of the two ladies exhibited a Team mindset behavior?

• Tina

• Jane

Match the following statements with the descriptors for the 5 dysfunctions of a team.

• Inattention to Results

• occurs when team members put their individual needs above that of the team

• Fear of Conflict

• stems from an unwillingness to be vunerable

• Lack of Commitment

• Without committing to a without a clear plan of action, people hesitate to call their peers on counterproductive actions

• Avoidance of Accountability

• incapable of engaging in unfiltered and passionate debate

• Lack of Trust

• without airing their opions in open debate team members rarely, buy-in

Match the following ways to overcome the 5 dysfunctions of a team.

• ability of leader to not place too high of a premium on consensus or certainty

• Fear of Conflict

• demonstration of restraint by a leader

• Absence of Trust

• Demonstration of vulnerability first by leader

• Avoidance of Accountability

• ability of leader to allow the team to serve as accountability mechanism

• Inattention to results

• setting the tone for a focus on results from the leader

• Lack of Commitment