Team Building & Development Flashcards
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A newly formed project team is experiencing conflict over roles and decision-making authority. According to Tuckman's model, this team is most likely in which stage?
Answer: Storming
The Storming stage is characterized by interpersonal conflict, power struggles, and resistance to group influence as members assert themselves.
Which team development intervention is MOST effective when a team has low cohesion due to members not understanding each other's working styles?
Answer: Conducting a Myers-Briggs or DiSC personality assessment workshop
Personality assessments like DiSC or MBTI help team members understand behavioral differences and improve interpersonal communication and collaboration.
A manager notices that one team member consistently dominates discussions while others disengage. What is the BEST corrective approach?
Answer: Privately counsel the dominant member and use structured turn-taking in meetings
Private coaching preserves the member's dignity while structured participation techniques ensure all voices are heard in group settings.
In the context of virtual teams, which factor most significantly undermines team cohesion compared to co-located teams?
Answer: Lack of spontaneous informal interaction
Informal hallway conversations and spontaneous interactions build trust and rapport that are difficult to replicate in virtual settings.
Which of the following BEST describes psychological safety in a team context?
Answer: Creating a climate where members feel safe to take interpersonal risks without fear of punishment
Psychological safety, a concept developed by Amy Edmondson, refers to the shared belief that the team is safe for interpersonal risk-taking such as speaking up or admitting mistakes.
A cross-functional team is struggling because members maintain loyalty to their functional departments rather than the team. This phenomenon is called:
Answer: Silo mentality
Silo mentality occurs when team members prioritize their home department's interests over the cross-functional team's shared goals.
Which leadership approach is MOST appropriate during the Norming stage of team development?
Answer: Supporting — sharing decision-making and facilitating the team
In the Norming stage, teams are developing cohesion and processes, so a supportive leadership style that facilitates consensus and collaboration is most effective.