EFFECTIVE TEAMS
Which five factors have the greatest impact on team effectiveness?
Teams are most productive when project managers use these five factors to create an effective work environment.
Which three of the following statements are generally true of teams that feel a sense of psychological safety?
The most effective teams can communicate respectfully and solve internal conflicts. They also know they can seek different opinions and feel comfortable taking risks. Explanation: The most effective teams know they can seek other opinions without negative consequences. They also feel comfortable taking risks and resolving interpersonal conflict. Explanation: The most effective teams know they can take risks without negative consequences. They also know they can seek different opinions and feel comfortable resolving interpersonal conflict.
Which key factor of team effectiveness involves setting, negotiating, and meeting expectations?
Dependable teams set and meet expectations, are reliable and communicative, and complete their work on time.
Which key factor of an effective team provides a clear sense of roles, plans, goals, and how individual work affects the group?
Teams with structure and clarity understand job expectations and consequences, leading to more effective collaboration.
In what way does a team’s sense of meaning impact their effectiveness?
Teams do their best work when they find their jobs meaningful.
What can project managers do to build high-functioning teams? Select all that apply.
Celebrating success boosts engagement and morale, so it’s an important tool for motivating teams. Explanation: When project managers delegate, they demonstrate trust and let team members use their particular skills. Explanation: Project managers can provide structure by implementing standard, measurable, and scalable workflows.
What happens during the norming stage of team development?
The team resolves some of its internal conflict as they develop processes and workflows that make it easier for everyone to get things done.
Which factor that impacts team effectiveness refers to an individual's perception of the consequences of taking interpersonal risks?
Psychological safety refers to an individual's perception of the consequences of taking interpersonal risks. It is important that team members believe that it is safe to take risks within their team, seek the opinions of others, and resolve conflicts that arise.
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