SEI Group Dynamics and Facilitation 3

Question 1

Which Six Seconds principle best explains why a facilitator should share their own emotional reactions transparently with a group?

Accepted Answer

Self-disclosure builds psychological safety and models emotional literacy

Answer

Transparent emotional self-disclosure models the Know Yourself competencies and signals to the group that emotional honesty is valued and safe.

Question 2

A team reports feeling demotivated despite clear goals and adequate resources. A Six Seconds facilitator would explore which dimension first?

Accepted Answer

The team's connection to intrinsic motivators and sense of purpose

Answer

The Engage Intrinsic Motivation competency in Six Seconds recognizes that external rewards alone cannot sustain performance; meaning and internal drive are essential.

Question 3

When using SEI data to facilitate a team debrief, the recommended approach is to:

Accepted Answer

Use aggregate patterns to spark dialogue rather than single out individuals

Answer

Aggregating and exploring patterns creates psychological safety, inviting honest reflection rather than triggering defensive self-protection.

Question 4

In the Six Seconds three-step model, 'Choose Yourself' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Intentionally directing emotions and behaviors rather than reacting automatically

Answer

Choose Yourself is the self-direction domain where individuals move from reactive patterns to intentional, values-aligned responses.

Question 5

A facilitator working with a cross-functional team notices that members from different departments use different emotional vocabularies. Which SEI competency gap does this most likely reflect?

Accepted Answer

Low Emotional Literacy / Recognize Patterns

Answer

Emotional Literacy and Recognize Patterns competencies enable individuals to accurately name and interpret emotions; limited vocabulary signals underdevelopment in these areas.

(SEI) Six Seconds Emotional Intelligence Assessment Practice Test

(SEI) Six Seconds Emotional Intelligence Assessment Practice Test

SEI Group Dynamics and Facilitation 3