Leadership & Team Management Flashcards
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A project team is geographically distributed across multiple time zones. What is the MOST important practice to maintain team cohesion?
Answer: Establish regular virtual meetings with clear agendas and rotating schedules to accommodate different zones
Regular virtual meetings with structured agendas and rotating schedules demonstrate respect for all team members' time while maintaining connection and alignment.
Which conflict resolution strategy involves both parties making concessions to reach a mutually acceptable solution?
Answer: Compromising
Compromising requires each party to give up something to reach a middle-ground solution, making it useful when a quick resolution is needed and both parties have equal power.
According to Hersey and Blanchard's Situational Leadership model, when should a leader use a 'Directing' style?
Answer: When team members have low competence but high commitment
The Directing style (high task, low relationship) is appropriate for followers who are enthusiastic but lack the skills to perform the task independently.
A project manager wants to improve team accountability. Which practice is MOST effective?
Answer: Co-create clear, measurable goals with the team and establish regular check-in processes
Co-creating goals builds ownership and clarity, while regular check-ins create structured opportunities to address issues before they escalate.
What is the primary advantage of using a RACI matrix in team management?
Answer: It clarifies roles and responsibilities by defining who is Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, and Informed for each task
A RACI matrix eliminates ambiguity about roles by explicitly assigning responsibility levels for every task, reducing duplication and gaps in accountability.
A team member raises an innovative idea that falls outside the current project scope. How should the project manager respond?
Answer: Acknowledge the idea, document it for future consideration, and explain the current scope constraints
Acknowledging and documenting the idea respects the team member's contribution while maintaining project discipline by deferring out-of-scope items appropriately.
Which of the following BEST describes transformational leadership?
Answer: Inspiring team members to exceed their own expectations through a compelling vision and personal development
Transformational leaders inspire change by articulating a compelling vision and fostering individual growth, leading teams to perform beyond expected levels.