Following are some reflection questions to guide Discussion

Discussion #5.1

Following are some reflection questions to guide Discussion 5.1:    

Should a team ever discuss its purpose and why?

Should team members truly believe in the value of teams?

• Should they believe in the value of team deliberations?
• Should the team regularly participate in team-building activities?
• Why does a team meet? What does the team accomplish when they meet?
• How would outside observers describe a team as cohesive?
• Has the team studied collaboration? Have they had training in conflict resolution?
• Consider the symptoms of groupthink listed earlier in this chapter. What symptoms does a dysfunctional team exhibit?
• Discussion #5.2
• How is/should trust be displayed among team members? Do they barter trust, and do they understand its function in the team?

Is my leadership style marked by openness and honesty? Do others easily approach me?

To what extent am I known as a good team player?

• Is my communication with the team candid and straightforward? To what extent do I encourage this communication style?
• How does/should my team manage conflict? Is our approach working? It not, why not?
• What is my personal conflict management style? Is it working?
• Does my team suppress conflict? Why?
• Should a team establish a conflict management policy? Was it developed for the team’s sake, or to comply with requirements of The Joint Commission on Healthcare Accreditation?
• How has conflict affected me personally?
• Discussion #5.3
• As a team member, what values do I espouse that may support or impede my team’s function?
• If a member of a Team, what is the composition of my team? Does/should the membership evenly represent the major areas in the organization and why?

How are/should our team meetings conducted? Do we abide by certain rules of conduct during the meeting?

What is our decision-making process? Are my team members involved in discussions?

• Has my team established team protocols? Do we follow these protocols?
• Discussion #5.4
• Have I ever formally, using assessment tools, evaluated my leadership successes and failures?
• How well do I live by my values? Do I expect those around me to live by their values?
• Define failure and how failure can lead to success.

What is my legacy