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TEAM ROLES QUIZ: Roles Description: Best NOT to look at this in detail until AFTER you complete the Quiz below. Look at the Team Role descriptions below and decide which fits you best. Leader Role  creates common purpose  provides communication and vision  clarifies objectives  makes sure everybody is involved, committed and motivated  coordinates the efforts of the group  ensures that decisions are made and the group makes progress

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Thinker  collects and analyses information  listens to what is being said and watches what is going on  is sometimes quiet before contributing ideas  thinks through the problem  sees solutions  anticipates problems Achiever  wants to succeed and strives for results  wants to progress towards the goal quickly  becomes impatient with delays  challenges assumptions and proposes improvements  has lots of enthusiasm  questions complacency

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is concerned that everybody is fitting in contributes humour and builds bridges around the team works to develop a team spirit is keen to get everyone to agree watches out for feelings and attitudes eases tension and fosters a positive spirit

Doer  always wants to be active Role  is prepared to get involved to help others  wants to see progress and adherence to plans  gets bored with too much discussion  hates time wasting  works hard to finish the task

Note: There is a sixth role which is not defined above - the Personal Role. It is important to be alert to people who fall into this category. They will weaken the group by diverting attention away from the common purpose, by undermining the leader’s position or by acting as a block on the progress of the group. They may consistently put members of the group down, look for attention and sympathy, act aggressively, or avoid responsibility. This role needs to be confronted and dealt with as soon as it is recognised.

With which roles can you identify? Self Assessment of Team Roles and Attributes. Try this team roles quiz. Mark yourself out of six for each statement, according to how closely you feel the statement describes you. ("1" means a very poor fit with you, and "6" means

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1. I take the team's task very seriously. 2. I look for a common understanding within the team before any decisions are made. 3. I actively draw out other people's contributions wherever possible. 4. I can work well with people of all kinds. 5. If the team's performance is lacking, I push to make sure we do something about it. 6. I can be relied on to come up with new ideas. 7. I enjoy thinking through a situation. 8. I'm quick to spot inefficiencies. 9. I have no hesitation in questioning accepted views or ways of working if it seems worth considering a fresh approach. 10. I urge people to get on if I think they are 'beating around the bush' or 'going round in circles'.

11. I encourage the team to be conscious of time constraints. 12. I put a lot of effort into helping the team follow through our plans. 13. I like to have a clear picture of what the team is aiming for and check that the others see it the same way. 14. I go out of my way to organise the team so that everyone is able to participate fully. 15. If someone in the team is feeling discontented, I usually notice and try to do something to help. 16. I'll readily modify my opinions after listening to others' points of view. 17. I ensure that we have an explicit agreement on our objectives before the team embarks on a course of action. 18. I try to avoid getting involved in conflicts.

19. I look ahead to any likely pitfalls and prompt the team to be prepared for them. 20. I'm good at cheering people up if they need it. 21. I try not to dismiss a suggestion before thinking about it carefully. 22. I attempt to look at an issue from all angles.

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23. If things are not progressing well, I try to step in and find a positive way forward. 24. I'm on the lookout for ways in which we can improve things. 25. I try to ensure the team keeps on track. 26. I don't mind taking an isolated stand in the team if I think I can see the right way to meet our aims. 27. I tend to be more concerned with people than I am with the task. 28. I like to get straight to the heart of an issue. 29. I press ahead even when the going is tough or others are having nt opinions within the team, I do whatever is talk through to a consensus. 31. I take the time to examine alternatives and assess the pros and cons before making up my mind. 32. I find it easy to establish rapport with others. 33. I try to stay aware of what's needed to get the task done and of the feelings and needs of people in the team. 34. I'm not afraid to make myself unpopular if it gets the job done. 35. I'm inclined to err on the side of caution when the team is deciding how to tackle a task.

Score the quiz: After you have done your best to give honest answers (your homest personal opinion) above. Write your score for each question into the white square for that row on the grid, then add up your scores for each section. You will see that for some areas you will have a much higher score than others. Refer back to the Team Role Specifications to see the role descriptions. Question 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

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Total Now: What team role seems to be your MOST PREFERRED, based on your Quiz Scores and reading about the Roles?...