CTC Team Dynamics & Group Development 2

Question 1

A newly formed team is experiencing high anxiety and dependency on the leader for direction. According to Tuckman's model, which stage is this team in?

Accepted Answer

Forming

Answer

Forming is characterized by orientation, testing, and dependence on the leader as members get acquainted and seek guidance.

Question 2

A team coach observes that two sub-groups have formed and are competing for influence. Inter-group conflict is reducing overall team output. Which systemic intervention is MOST appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Facilitate a whole-team dialogue to surface underlying needs

Answer

Bringing the whole team into dialogue surfaces the systemic dynamics at play and builds collective ownership of resolution.

Question 3

Which of the following BEST describes psychological safety in a team context?

Accepted Answer

The belief that one will not be punished or humiliated for speaking up

Answer

Psychological safety, as defined by Amy Edmondson, is the shared belief that the team is safe for interpersonal risk-taking.

Question 4

A team that has been performing well suddenly regresses into conflict after a key member leaves. This regression through Tuckman's stages is BEST explained by which concept?

Accepted Answer

Team re-norming

Answer

Teams often re-cycle through earlier stages (re-norming or re-storming) when membership changes or significant disruptions occur.

Question 5

In the BART model used in team coaching, what does 'T' stand for?

Accepted Answer

Tasks

Answer

BART stands for Boundaries, Authority, Role, and Task — a systems model used to clarify team structure and functioning.

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CTC Team Dynamics & Group Development 2