Team Collaboration Flashcards
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What is the primary characteristic of an effective team in a workplace setting?
Answer: Members work interdependently toward a shared goal with complementary skills
Effective teams are characterized by interdependence, shared goals, and complementary skills that allow members to achieve more together than individually.
According to Bruce Tuckman's model of team development, what are the four stages a team typically goes through?
Answer: Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing
Tuckman's model describes four stages of team development: Forming (orientation), Storming (conflict), Norming (cohesion), and Performing (productivity).
What is 'psychological safety' in a team environment?
Answer: A belief that team members can speak up, take risks, and share ideas without fear of punishment or ridicule
Psychological safety is the shared belief that the team is a safe place for interpersonal risk-taking, which is a key predictor of team effectiveness.
What is 'groupthink' and why is it harmful to team collaboration?
Answer: A phenomenon where the desire for harmony overrides critical thinking, leading to poor decision-making
Groupthink occurs when team members prioritize consensus and harmony over honest evaluation, leading to uncritical decisions that can be poor or even dangerous.
What does 'accountability' mean in a team collaboration context?
Answer: Each team member taking ownership of their responsibilities and answering for their outcomes
Accountability in teams means each member takes ownership of their assigned tasks and accepts responsibility for the results, whether successful or not.
Which of the following best describes the role of a team facilitator?
Answer: Someone who guides the team's process to ensure productive communication and collaboration without directing the content
A facilitator helps a team manage its communication and collaborative process — such as guiding discussions, managing time, and ensuring all voices are heard — without dictating the team's decisions.