Flashcard Draft:
1.
Q: What is leadership?
A: Guiding, influencing, and inspiring a group toward a goal.
2.
Q: What key elements are required for effective leadership?
A: Skills, talents, and attitude.
3.
Q: Why is leadership important in healthcare?
A: It optimizes team collaboration and patient care outcomes.
4.
Q: Who proposed the four-stage model of team development?
A: Bruce Tuckman.
5.
Q: What are the four stages in Tuckman’s model of team development?
A: Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing.
6.
Q: What happens in the forming stage of Tuckman’s model?
A: Team members meet, establish roles, and set goals.
7.
Q: Why is leadership crucial in the forming stage?
A: To create structure and define team purpose.
8.
Q: What characterizes the storming stage of team development?
A: Conflicts arise due to different personalities and goals.
9.
Q: How can teams navigate the storming stage?
A: Trust-building and defining clear roles/responsibilities.
10.
Q: What defines the norming stage?
A: The team overcomes conflicts and works cohesively.
11.
Q: What should leaders focus on in the norming stage?
A: Removing toxic behaviors and improving engagement.
12.
Q: What characterizes the performing stage?
A: Smooth collaboration and shared accountability.
13.
Q: What ensures progress in the performing stage?
A: Regular meetings and periodic evaluations.
14.
Q: What does a high-performing team look like?
A: Self-sufficient with strong collaboration.
15.
Q: How does leadership impact Tuckman’s stages?
A: It ensures smooth progression through each stage.
16.
Q: Why is skipping early team development stages risky?
A: It can lead to future dysfunction.
17.
Q: Why do teams sometimes regress in Tuckman’s model?
A: Due to challenges or disruptions.
18.
Q: What are three key factors for a strong team?
A: Diverse skills, trust, and accountability.
19.
Q: What is the main focus in the forming stage?
A: Relationship-building and role establishment.
20.
Q: What is the biggest challenge in the storming stage?
A: Handling conflicts effectively.
21.
Q: What indicates successful transition into norming?
A: Teamwork and efficiency improve.
22.
Q: What happens if conflict is not managed in the storming stage?
A: The team may struggle to progress.
23.
Q: How do teams benefit from strong leadership?
A: Better structure, conflict resolution, and collaboration.
24.
Q: What mindset helps teams move through Tuckman’s stages?
A: Openness to feedback and adaptability.
25.
Q: What key takeaway about team development is important?
A: Each stage takes time and should not be rushed.
26.
Q: What helps teams maintain high performance?
A: Regular check-ins and continuous improvement.
27.
Q: Why is accountability crucial in teams?
A: It fosters trust and responsibility.
28.
Q: What is an indicator of a dysfunctional team?
A: Poor communication and unresolved conflicts.
29.
Q: How does leadership influence team culture?
A: By setting expectations and fostering collaboration.
30.
Q: What is a common challenge in team development?
A: Balancing individual goals with team objectives.