Leading and Managing Functional Teams

_____ → essential for guiding actions & decisions in any organization

vision

A clear vision helps in aligning team efforts towards common _____

goals

Organizations without vision may struggle with ________ & ______

direction; purpose

true or false: vision should not be revised regularly to adapt to changing circumstances

false

_____ → the execution of plans & strategies derived from a vision

action

true or false: effective action requires commitment & collaboration from all team members

true

transformative outcomes are a result of combining ____ & _____

vision; action

What are the 5 key elements of team culture?

1. trust

2. commitment

3. effective communication

4. collaboration

5. conflict management

key element of team culture → _______

foundational; team members must feel safe to express vulnerabilities

trust

key element of team culture → _______

requires buy-in; everyone should feel heard & values

commitment

key element of team culture → _______

crucial for clarity and understadning

effective communication

key element of team culture → _______

fosters a sense of belonging & shared purpose

collaboration

key element of team culture → _______

leads to productive discussions & better decisions

conflict management

What are the 6 ingredients for teamwork success?

1. trust

2. commitment

3. effective communication

4. collaboration

5. conflict management

6. innovation & creativity

What are the 3 leadership strategies for team development?

1. coaching

2. mentoring

3. sponsorship

leadership strategy → _______

focuses on skill development & performance improvement

coaching

leadership strategy → _______

involves guidance & support for personal & professional growth

mentoring

leadership strategy → _______

advocating for team members' advancement & opportunities

sponsorship

______ ______ → provide insights into communication styles and strengths

personality assessments

true or false → personality assessment is predictive of job performance

false

Common personality assessments include Myers-Briggs, DISC, and ________ _________

Clifton strengths

_____ _____ → refers to unconscious attitudes that affect our understanding and actions due to an automatic reaction we have toward other people based on our past learning, expectations and social conditioning

implicit bias

What are 3 types of implicit bias?

1. affinity

2. confirmation

3. ageism

true or false: the Stop, Start, Continue Feedback Framework promotes continuous improvement & accountability through regular feedback sessions to help the team stay align with goals

true

Stop, Start, Continue Feedback Framework → ____

Identify behaviors that hinder team performance

stop

Stop, Start, Continue Feedback Framework → ____

Encourage new actions that can enhance effectiveness

start

Stop, Start, Continue Feedback Framework → ____

Recognize & maintain successful practices already in place

continue

Leadership Development: The STOP Method → ____

Recognize when old habits resurface in challenging situations

stop

Leadership Development: The STOP Method → ____

Reflect on the context & implications of your actions

think

Leadership Development: The STOP Method → ____

Explore various responses that align with your values

options

Leadership Development: The STOP Method → ____

Act mindfully, considering the potential impact of your choices

proceed

_____ ______ → psychological pattern where individuals doubt their abilities and accomplishments and fear being exposed as a "fraud"

imposter syndrome

________ → help others accelerate their career growth and professional development through advocacy, acting with intention to enhance others impression of another, and opening doors that might otherwise remain closed

sponsorship