Opportunities And Challenges
Should a team of 5 practice constructive management or destructive?
Constructive, it helps build the team instead of hurting the members.
Why do diverse teams focus more on data than homogeneous teams?
Their varied perspectives and backgrounds encourage a more thorough examination of information.
The authors of Principles of Management propose that there are 4 potential interventions to try if these conflicts arise (A.S.M.E) . These include, adaptation, structural intervention, and Managerial intervention. What is the 4th potential intervention?
Exit
“You do not lead by hitting people over the head — that’s assault, not leadership.” who said it?
Dwight Eisenhower
How do you motivate your team?
Emphasize creating a positive and challenging environment, setting clear goals, providing regular feedback, recognizing achievements, and delegating tasks to foster ownership and growth.
What is the team leader's role when managing the team?
Their role is to address conflict till its solved in a constructive manor
How are diversity and innovation related?
Diversity helps to drive innovation
Competency and a skill that enables individuals to function effectively in cross-cultural environments. What “Multicultural Teams” key word does this definition define?
Cultural Intelligence
“A leader must have the courage to act against an expert’s advice.” who said it?
– James Callaghan
How do you handle conflict within your team?
Highlight your ability to stay calm, listen to all perspectives, mediate discussions, and find solutions that address the root cause of the conflict.
If a team gets into a disagreement what is the one way that they should solve this problem? Constructive, destructive, or passive?
Constructive.
How much more likely are you to have success while having a diverse management team?
35%
When team members don’t speak the same language, there may be one language that dominates the group interaction, they may not be able to understand or communicate.
This highlights what two key language issues with multicultural teams?
accents and fluency?
“Good teams incorporate teamwork into their culture, creating the building blocks for success.” who said it?
-Ted Sundquist
How do you delegate tasks and responsibilities?
Emphasize delegating based on team members' strengths and development goals, providing clear expectations, and offering support and guidance.
What are the 3 types of responses that team members can have when approaching disagreements?
constructive, destructive, passive.
How do you get your employees to become more aware of their own potential biases?
by breaking up the groups of people that are all the same.
In order to help employees become better team members in a world that is increasingly multicultural, there are a few best practices that the authors recommend for cross-cultural skills. To broaden your mind they suggest you expand your own cultural channels through travel, movies, and what?
Books.
“Any unpleasant surprises are simply avoided by communicating clearly throughout the project” who said it?
Anni Korkman
How do you handle team members who are resistant to change?
Acknowledge their concerns, explain the rationale behind the change, involve them in the process, and provide ongoing support and communication.
What are some sensitive topics that can cause conflict in a team?
communication breakdown, competing views or goals, power struggles, or conflicts between different personalities.
What role does inclusion play in a diverse team?
Inclusion ensures that everyone in the team feels welcomed, resulting in better performance.
In the Harvard Business Review article “Cultural Intelligence,” the authors describe three sources of cultural intelligence that teams should consider for their cross-cultural skills and understanding. These sources are head, body, and what?
Heart.
“Never expect than anyone remembers anything you said in the last meeting or conversation.Put it all in writing and make checklists your friend.” who said it?
– Erika Hall
How do you ensure your team members meet their goals and stay current with industry developments?
Emphasize providing opportunities for training and development, encouraging continuous learning, and setting clear performance expectations and providing regular feedback.