Activity B

Complete this checklist as if you are already working in an office. Imagine you are part of a team involved in an important project.

 

Statement	Yes	No
I expect my boss to make all the decisions
Planning should be done as a team activity
The mission for the project should be defined by my boss
The responsibility for the project should shared among the team members
The glory (success) or failure for the project belongs to the team
Planning should be done by the chief of staff
The responsibility for the project belongs to my boss
The mission for the project is shared by the team
The success for the project should go to the boss

How did you respond?

You may have noticed that some statements focused on your “boss” as being the prime decision-maker and some focused on the team as the decision-maker.

1. Go back and identify the statements focused on the “boss”

2. Now go back and identify the statements with a "team" focus

3. Observe the way you responded then complete the table below:

• Place a tick for each “Yes” statement in the correct column and a cross for each “No” statement.

Focus	Yes	No
“The Boss”
Team

 Conclusions:

If you had more “Yes” ticks for “The Boss” you may not be suited to working in a team.

If you had more “Yes” ticks for the “Team” focus you are more likely to be a successful team member.

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