Teamwork Triumphs
When everyone on a team shares ideas, this is called ___.
What is brainstorming?
The first step in solving any problem is to clearly ___.
What is identify it?
Understanding how someone else feels is called ___.
What is empathy?
This Maine-based company is famous for its Bean Boots.
What is L.L. Bean?
Saying “please” and “thank you” at work shows good ___.
What are manners (or politeness)?
The person who helps organize the group and keep it on task is the ___
Who is the leader?
Listing all the possible ways to fix a problem before choosing one is called ___.
What is brainstorming solutions?
Nodding, eye contact, and listening carefully are examples of ___.
What is active listening?
This snack cake is Maine’s official state treat.
What is the Whoopie Pie?
When two coworkers disagree, they should talk calmly to find a ___.
What is solution (or compromise)?
When teammates encourage each other and celebrate successes, they are building ___.
What is team spirit (or morale)?
Looking at the pros and cons of each idea is part of this process.
What is decision-making?
Respecting differences in culture, background, or opinion shows this soft skill.
What is respect (or cultural awareness)?
This soft drink was invented in Maine and is known for its bright yellow label.
What is Moxie?
Sharing credit with teammates instead of taking it all yourself shows ___.
What is humility (or fairness)?
A group that balances strengths and weaknesses to reach a goal shows this important trait.
What is collaboration?
When two sides can’t agree but both give up a little, this is called ___.
What is compromise?
When you pause to consider how your actions affect others, you are showing ___.
What is perspective-taking?
Maine is the largest U.S. producer of this seafood.
What is lobster?
This skill helps you stay calm and professional even when you’re frustrated.
What is self-control?
Teams that succeed usually set these measurable goals together.
What are SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound)?
The long-term ability to find creative solutions under stress is called ___.
What is critical thinking (or problem-solving resilience)?
This phrase means putting aside your own opinion to fully understand another person’s point of view.
What is “walking in their shoes”?
This Maine town is home to the oldest continuously running agricultural fair in the U.S. (since 1818).
What is Skowhegan (home of the Skowhegan State Fair)?
Working with people who have very different personalities or work styles requires strong ___.
What is interpersonal skills?