Team Basics
What is the definition of teamwork?
Working together toward a common goal
What is active listening?
Paying full attention, understanding and responding thoughtfully
True or False: All conflict is bad
False. healthy conflict can promote growth and innovation.
What is a team leader's primary role?
To guide, motivate and support the team
What builds trust in a team?
Reliability, honesty, and consistency.
True or False?: A team is the same as a group
False, a team shares a common purpose, a group may not
Give one example of nonverbal communication
Body language, facial expression, gestures and tone of voice
What is the first step in resolving conflict?
Identify the issue or source of disagreement
What does Delegation mean?
Assigning tasks or responsibilities to team members
Why is recognition important?
It motivates team members and reinforces positive behavior.
Name one benefit of effective teamwork
Increased creativity, efficiency, or morale
What's one barrier to effective communication?
Misunderstanding, noise, assumptions, language differences
What is a win win solution?
A solution that satisfies everyone involved
What kind of leadership encourages collaboration and shared decision making?
Democratic or Participative leadership
What happens when trust is broken on a team?
Morale and performance decrease.
What is the main purpose of setting team goals?
To align efforts and measure progress
What does feedback mean in teamwork?
Constructive information shared to improve performance
Name one conflict resolution style
Avoiding, accommodating, competing, compromising, collaborating
Why is role clarity important in a team?
It prevents confusion and overlap in responsibilities
Name a team-building activity that builds trust.
Icebreakers, problem-solving challenges, group reflections.
What does team often stand for?
Together Everyone Achieves More
What's one strategy to improve team communication?
Clarify roles, check for understanding, use open ended questions
What skill helps de-escalate tense team situations?
Empathy or active listening
What's one trait of an effective team leader?
Communication, empathy ,integrity, or adaptability
What motivates people to work well in teams?
Shared goals, respect, and feeling valued.