Absence of Trust
What is a common sign of an absence of trust in a team?
Team members are unwilling to be vulnerable with one another.
What is fear of conflict in the context of team dysfunction?
Avoiding healthy debates and discussions to prevent tension.
What does lack of commitment in a team look like?
Ambiguity about goals and reluctance to make decisions.
What is avoidance of accountability in a team setting?
Failing to hold each other responsible for performance and behavior.
What does inattention to results mean in a team?
Prioritizing personal success over team success.
Why is vulnerability-based trust important in teams?
It fosters open communication and collaboration.
Why is constructive conflict necessary for team success?
It leads to better decision-making and problem-solving.
Why is commitment crucial for a team’s success?
It ensures everyone is aligned and working towards the same goals.
Why is accountability important for teams?
It ensures that everyone is meeting their responsibilities and contributing to team success.
Why is focusing on results essential for a team?
It drives the team towards achieving its goals and ensures collective success.
Name one exercise that can help build trust among team members
Personal history exercise or team-building activities.
Give an example of a strategy to encourage healthy conflict.
Establishing ground rules for respectful debate or using a devil’s advocate approach.
What technique can help improve commitment within a team?
Setting clear goals and deadlines or using a consensus decision-making process.
Name one way to increase accountability in a team.
Regular development meetings, workplans if needed and establishing clear expectations.
Name a tool teams can use to stay focused on results.
Strategic Plan, Goals on AIMS, Core Comps
What is an example of someone showing trust in thier team?
Admitting to a mistake or asking for help.
What might happen if a team avoids conflict?
Issues are not addressed, leading to unresolved tensions and poor decisions.
What impact does lack of commitment have on a team?
It leads to confusion, missed deadlines, and suboptimal performance.
What can happen to a team that avoids accountability?
It leads to lower standards, missed deadlines, and a lack of discipline.
What are the consequences of inattention to results?
Reduced team performance and failure to achieve goals.
What role does the leader play in building trust within the team?
The leader sets the tone by being open and vulnerable themselves.
How can a leader encourage a culture of constructive conflict?
By modeling constructive conflict behavior and rewarding open discussions.
How can leaders foster commitment among team members?
By ensuring clarity in decisions and involving team members in the decision-making process.
Name a time when you held a team member accountable.
eg: Attendance conversation, having someone rewrite a poorly written report, disaplinary meeting, workplan.
How can leaders ensure the team stays focused on results?
By setting clear goals, tracking progress, and celebrating achievements.