Team Basics
What is a common goal?
A group of people is working toward the same goal.
What is a misunderstanding?
Poor communication often leads to not understanding one another.
What is brainstorming or planning?
A big part of solving problems well is brainstorming and planning before acting.
What is resilience/perseverance?
The ability to keep going even after setbacks.
What does being the team leader mean?
The person responsible for guiding the team and resolving disputes.
What is collaboration?
A group of people working together.
What are team meetings?
Teams use this time to share updates, ask questions, and solve problems together.
What is a productive disagreement?
Productive disagreement is a big part of resolving conflict.
What does offering help/support mean?
Team members do this when someone falls behind or is taking on too much.
What is a facilitator?
This role helps make sure everyone is heard and tasks are balanced.
What is trust?
Believing that your teammates will do their part and have your back. Without trust, it’s hard to work together or feel safe sharing ideas.
What is passive listening?
Passive listening is characterized by a lack of engagement and minimal response.
What is groupthink?
A psychological phenomenon where a group's desire for harmony or conformity results in irrational or dysfunctional decision-making.
What is humility or selflessness?
This behaviour shows someone cares more about the team than personal credit.
Having clear ___ prevents confusion about who does what.
Roles/responsibilities.
What is cooperation?
Cooperation is the process of working together harmoniously while resolving conflicts with respect for each other.
What does being direct and specific mean?
Communicating clearly and not being vague.
What happens after brainstorming?
Choosing a solution comes after identifying the problem and generating options.
Good teams celebrate __ together.
Wins or successes.
The best teams ensure each member is assigned based on __.
Strengths, expertise or interests.
What does being in the zone as a team mean?
This is where the team works smoothly, communicates well, and gets things done effectively.
What is active listening?
Active listening is a communication technique where the listener focuses intently on the speaker, both verbally and nonverbally, to understand the complete message being conveyed.
What is giving feedback or reflecting?
This is done after a solution is implemented to ensure it worked.
What is peak performance or synergy?
When the team puts the mission first and egos last, everyone can do their required tasks more efficiently.
What is equal contribution?
Equal contribution makes sure every team member has something important to do.