Team Building & Development Flashcards
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During a capture effort, the capture manager notices that a subject matter expert (SME) is withholding critical technical information from the proposal team. Which team dynamic issue is most likely occurring?
Answer: Territorial behavior and siloing
Territorial behavior and siloing occur when team members protect their domain knowledge rather than sharing it with the broader team.
Which Tuckman stage of team development is characterized by team members challenging each other's ideas and the capture manager's leadership authority?
Answer: Storming
The Storming stage involves conflict and competition as team members assert their opinions and challenge leadership.
A capture team is geographically dispersed across three time zones. What is the MOST important practice to maintain team cohesion?
Answer: Establishing overlapping core hours and consistent communication protocols
Establishing overlapping core hours and consistent communication protocols ensures all distributed team members can collaborate effectively.
What is the primary purpose of a team charter in capture management?
Answer: To establish shared norms, roles, responsibilities, and decision-making processes
A team charter establishes the operating agreements that guide how the team will work together, make decisions, and resolve conflicts.
Which leadership style is MOST appropriate when onboarding new, inexperienced team members during the early stages of a capture effort?
Answer: Directing
Directing (high task/low relationship) is most effective for new team members who need clear instructions and close supervision.
A capture manager wants to reduce bias in team decision-making. Which technique involves having a designated team member argue against the prevailing consensus?
Answer: Devil's advocacy
Devil's advocacy assigns a team member to formally challenge the group's assumptions and conclusions to expose weaknesses in the plan.
In the context of capture team development, what does 'psychological safety' most directly enable?
Answer: Team members' willingness to speak up, take risks, and admit mistakes without fear of punishment
Psychological safety, as defined by Amy Edmondson, enables team members to voice concerns, share ideas, and acknowledge errors without fear of negative consequences.