Mixed Deck — All Communication & Teamwork Topics Flashcards
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Which of the following is an example of constructive verbal feedback?
Answer: 'The data in section two needs to be updated to reflect Q3 results.'
Constructive feedback is specific, actionable, and focused on the work rather than the person, making it easier to act upon.
Self-awareness in emotional intelligence primarily refers to:
Answer: Recognizing your own emotions and how they affect your thoughts and behavior
Self-awareness means recognizing your own emotions, strengths, weaknesses, and how your feelings influence your thoughts and behavior.
What is the 'DESC' script used for in conflict communication?
Answer: A structured approach: Describe the situation, Express your feelings, Specify desired changes, and explain Consequences
The DESC script provides a structured framework for assertive conflict communication: Describe the behavior, Express the impact, Specify what you want, and explain the Consequences.
When writing an action-oriented message to your team, what should be clearly included?
Answer: Specific tasks, responsible individuals, and deadlines
Action-oriented messages must clearly specify what needs to be done, who is responsible, and by when to ensure accountability.
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 the difference between hearing and listening in verbal communication?
Answer: Hearing is the passive physical reception of sound; listening involves active mental processing of the message
Hearing is the automatic physiological process of receiving sound, while listening is the active cognitive process of understanding and interpreting that sound.
What is the purpose of 'summarizing' in active listening?
Answer: To consolidate the key points of what was shared, confirming mutual understanding and signaling that the speaker was heard
Summarizing the key points of what a speaker has shared confirms that you understood them accurately and gives them a chance to correct any misunderstanding.
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 is the most important characteristic of effective written communication in a team?
Answer: Clarity and conciseness so the reader easily understands the message
Clarity and conciseness ensure that the reader quickly grasps the intended message without confusion or unnecessary effort.
What is a 'RACI matrix' used for in team collaboration?
Answer: A framework that clarifies who is Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, and Informed for each task
A RACI matrix is a responsibility assignment tool that clarifies roles by defining who is Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, and Informed for each task or decision.
What does 'BCC' in email stand for and when should it be used?
Answer: Blind Carbon Copy — used to send a copy to recipients whose addresses are hidden from others
BCC (Blind Carbon Copy) hides the recipients' email addresses from each other, and is useful for privacy when emailing large groups.
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.
What is 'active constructive responding' in the context of team conflict?
Answer: Engaging enthusiastically and with genuine interest in a colleague's ideas or concerns, which builds trust and reduces conflict
Active constructive responding involves showing genuine enthusiasm and engagement with a colleague's ideas or concerns, which builds relational trust and reduces the likelihood of destructive conflict.
According to the Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument, which conflict style involves both high assertiveness and high cooperation?
Answer: Collaborating
The Collaborating style is both highly assertive and highly cooperative, seeking a solution that fully satisfies the concerns of all parties.
What is the difference between 'task conflict' and 'relationship conflict' in teams?
Answer: Task conflict involves disagreements about work content and can sometimes be productive; relationship conflict involves personal tensions and is typically harmful
Task conflict over ideas and methods can stimulate innovation when managed well, while relationship conflict involving personal animosity typically undermines team performance.
Which of the following is NOT one of the five core components of emotional intelligence identified by Daniel Goleman?
Answer: Critical thinking
Goleman's five components are self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills — critical thinking is a cognitive skill, not an EI component.
What does it mean to listen 'with empathy'?
Answer: Making an effort to understand the speaker's feelings and perspective from their point of view
Empathic listening involves trying to understand the speaker's emotional experience and perspective as they see it, rather than interpreting it through your own lens.
What is 'social loafing' in group work and how can it be reduced?
Answer: The tendency of individuals to exert less effort in a group than alone; it can be reduced by assigning clear individual roles
Social loafing is the phenomenon where individuals contribute less effort in group settings; assigning clear, individual responsibilities and increasing accountability reduces it.
Which verbal communication habit most undermines trust in a team?
Answer: Frequently interrupting colleagues while they are speaking
Frequently interrupting colleagues signals disrespect, reduces psychological safety, and erodes the trust needed for effective teamwork.
In a professional team context, what is the purpose of a 'reply all' response to an email?
Answer: To include all original recipients when your response is relevant to everyone on the thread
Reply All is appropriate only when your response adds value to all original recipients; overusing it creates inbox clutter.