Team Building & Development Flashcards

Which Belbin team role is most likely to generate creative ideas but may overlook practical constraints?

Answer: Plant

The Plant role is highly creative and unorthodox but can be impractical and poor at following through on ideas.

A marketing team consistently misses deadlines despite individual competence. The most likely root cause is:

Answer: Poor interdependence management and workflow coordination

Even competent individuals can fail collectively when workflow handoffs, dependencies, and coordination are not managed effectively.

What does 'team charter' primarily establish?

Answer: Agreed-upon norms, goals, roles, and operating procedures

A team charter documents shared agreements about how the team will work together, including norms, goals, and responsibilities.

Which leadership style is most appropriate when developing junior marketing team members who are enthusiastic but inexperienced?

Answer: Directing style

The Directing style provides clear instructions and close supervision appropriate for enthusiastic but low-skill employees (per Situational Leadership).

In the context of marketing team development, what is 'stretch assignment'?

Answer: A task that challenges employees beyond their current skill level

Stretch assignments push individuals slightly beyond their comfort zone to accelerate skill development and build confidence.

A remote marketing team reports feeling disconnected. Which tactic most effectively builds team cohesion virtually?

Answer: Holding structured virtual team rituals such as weekly check-ins with personal sharing

Structured rituals that include personal sharing build interpersonal trust and connection in remote teams.

Which conflict resolution style is most appropriate when a marketing team disagreement involves a high-stakes strategic decision?

Answer: Collaboration

Collaboration seeks a win-win solution that fully addresses all parties' concerns, which is ideal for high-stakes strategic decisions.