Are You A Team Player?

For most projects, I prefer to rely on my own skills and abilities rather than work with others.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neither Agree nor Disagree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree

While I am focused on my personal career success, I do truly support my team members and want the team to succeed.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neither Agree nor Disagree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree

For the most part, I believe that my team members do not work as hard as I do.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neither Agree nor Disagree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree

I seek out ways to learn to get along better with people and to do a better job of collaborating, to be a better team member.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neither Agree nor Disagree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree

I tend to come up with the best solutions to the problems my team faces, yet I usually receive very little of the credit.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neither Agree nor Disagree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree

People generally enjoy working with me on a team.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neither Agree nor Disagree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree

I understand that the value of teamwork is the emergence of new ideas and creative solutions as well as the sharing of the workload.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neither Agree nor Disagree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree

The reality of the workplace requires me to work in teams -- even if I do not like it.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neither Agree nor Disagree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree

I always end up carrying my team and it's disappointing that I do not receive more credit for doing so.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neither Agree nor Disagree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree

I am very flexible and can quickly adjust to new situations and changing demands of the team and team leader.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neither Agree nor Disagree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree

I think these answers are pretty accurate, and don't bother me at all. I don't see how they would really help my skills of being a team-player. I believe I am already quite skilled at being a team-played and working well with others.


TEAM BUILDING SKILL ASSESSMENT
A) During team meetings, I usually:
provide the team with technical data or information. 4 3 2 1
keep the team focused on our mission or goals. 4 3 2 1
make sure everyone is involved in the discussion. 4 3 2 1
raise questions about our goals or methods. 4 3 2 1

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B) In relating to the team leader, I:
suggest that our work be goal-directed. 4 3 2 1
try to help him/her build a positive team climate. 4 3 2 1
am willing to disagree with him/her when necessary. 4 3 2 1
offer advice based on my area of expertise. 4 3 2 1

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C) Under stress, I sometimes:
overuse humor and other tension reducing devices. 4 3 2 1
am too direct in communicating with other team members. 4 3 2 1
lose patience with the need to get everyone involved in discussions. 4 3 2 1
complain to outsiders about problems facing the team. 4 3 2 1

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D) When conflicts arise on the team, I usually:
press for an honest discussion of the differences. 4 3 2 1
provide reasons why one side or the other is correct. 4 3 2 1
see the differences as a basis for a possible change in team direction. 4 3 2 1
try to break the tension with a supportive or humorous remark. 4 3 2 1

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E) Other team members usually see me as:
factual. 4 3 2 1
flexible. 4 3 2 1
encouraging. 4 3 2 1
candid. 4 3 2 1

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F) At times, I am:
too results oriented. 4 3 2 1
too laid back. 4 3 2 1
self righteous. 4 3 2 1
shortsighted. 4 3 2 1

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G) When things go wrong on the team, I usually:
push for increased emphasis on listening, feedback, and participation. 4 3 2 1
press for a candid discussion of our problems. 4 3 2 1
work hard to provide more and better information. 4 3 2 1
suggest that we revisit our basic mission. 4 3 2 1

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H) A risky team contribution for me is to:
question some aspect of the team's work. 4 3 2 1
push the team to set higher performance standards. 4 3 2 1
work outside my defined role or job area. 4 3 2 1
provide other team members with feedback on their behavior as team members. 4 3 2 1

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I) Sometimes other team members see me as:
a perfectionist. 4 3 2 1
unwilling to reassess the team's mission or goals. 4 3 2 1
not serious about getting the real job done. 4 3 2 1
a nitpicker. 4 3 2 1

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J) I believe team problem solving requires:
cooperation by all team members. 4 3 2 1
high level listening skills. 4 3 2 1
a willingness to ask tough questions. 4 3 2 1
good solid data. 4 3 2 1

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K) When a new team is forming, I usually:
try to meet and get to know other team members. 4 3 2 1
ask pointed questions about our goals and methods. 4 3 2 1
want to know what is expected of me. 4 3 2 1
seek clarity about our basic mission. 4 3 2 1

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L) At times, I make other people feel:
dishonest because they are not able to be as confrontational as I am. 4 3 2 1
guilty because they don't live up to my standards. 4 3 2 1
small minded because they don't think long range. 4 3 2 1
heartless because they don't care about how people relate to each other. 4 3 2 1

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M) I believe the role of the team leader is to:
ensure the efficient solution of business problems. 4 3 2 1
help the team establish long range goals and short term objectives. 4 3 2 1
create a participatory decision making climate. 4 3 2 1
bring out diverse ideas and challenge assumptions. 4 3 2 1

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N) I believe team decisions should be based on:
the team's mission and goals. 4 3 2 1
a consensus of team members. 4 3 2 1
an open and candid assessment of the issues. 4 3 2 1
the weight of the evidence. 4 3 2 1

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O) Sometimes I:
see team climate as an end in itself. 4 3 2 1
play devil's advocate far too long. 4 3 2 1
fail to see the importance of effective team process. 4 3 2 1
overemphasize strategic issues and minimize short term task accomplishments. 4 3 2 1

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P) People have often described me as:
independent. 4 3 2 1
dependable. 4 3 2 1
imaginative. 4 3 2 1
participative. 4 3 2 1

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Q) Most of the time, I am:
responsible and hard working. 4 3 2 1
committed and flexible. 4 3 2 1
enthusiastic and humorous. 4 3 2 1
honest and authentic. 4 3 2 1

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R) In relating to other team members, at times I get annoyed because they don't:
revisit team goals to check progress. 4 3 2 1
see the importance of working well together. 4 3 2 1
object to team actions with which they disagree. 4 3 2 1
complete their team assignments on time. 4 3 2 1

I think most of these answers are also quite accurate. I do work quite well with teams, and usually the teams will think I am somewhat responsible and able to help the team along.