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Working on a Team


Scoring


Total the number of A’s, B’s, C’s and D’s you have checked.

If the majority of your answers were:A: You would rather work alone.B: It is all about you.C: You are a good team player.D: You find ways to create tension in the group.

Team Characteristics


Shared GoalComplimentary Skills

Works Interactively

Mutual Accountability

Individual Accountability

Team Leaders


Alignment CapabilityDelegation Dynamics

Team Success


Communication Quiz


Scoring


1. Count the checkmarks in each column.2. Enter the total number of checkmarks per column in the blank at the bottom.

7> Strong Preference4 – 6 Moderate Preference0 – 3 Low Preference

Communication Styles


Listener Creator

Doer Thinker

Listening Quiz


Scoring


Count the number of no’s you circled.

If you circled:10 > Skilled Listener7 – 9 Average Listener< 7 Room for Improvement

Focus on Listening Effectively


Effective Team Members


• Are supportive• Don’t let their egos get in the way• Keep goals and objectives in mind• Are open to the ideas of others• Share information and ideas• Support the contribution of others

Team Member Guidelines


• Contribute ideas and solutions• Recognize and respect differences in others• Value the ideas and contributions of

everyone• Listen and share information• Ask questions and clarify• Participate fully• Keep your commitments

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