Teamwork Essentials -Communication

Eesha, Harry, and Jacob are working on a group project. Which of the following behaviors by a team member would NOT contribute to effective communication within their team?

• A) Eesha actively listens when Harry and Jacob are speaking

• B) Harry frequently interrupts when Jacob is explaining his ideas

• C) Jacob is open-minded and considers all ideas presented by Eesha and Harry

• D) Harry provides constructive feedback on Eesha's part of the project

During a group project, Benjamin, Arjun, and Isla are having a disagreement. What should be the first step in resolving this conflict?

• A) Insist on your point of view

• B) Identify the root cause of the disagreement

• C) Vote on the decision

• D) Avoid the conversation

Kiara, Muhammad, and Daniel are part of a project team in their school. In their opinion, effective communication within their team should be:

• A) Only top-down (from Kiara, the team leader, to Muhammad and Daniel)

• B) Multidirectional (among Kiara, Muhammad, and Daniel)

• C) Limited to emails

• D) Non-verbal only

During a group project, which of the following actions by Isabelle, Sebastian, or Oliver would be an example of non-verbal communication?

• A) Isabelle writing an email to the group

• B) Oliver rolling his eyes during a group discussion

• C) Sebastian initiating a conference call with the team

• D) Isabelle sending a group chat message

Alexander, Ella, and Max are working on a group project and they have a disagreement. In this situation, what role does empathy play in resolving their conflict?

• A) It is not necessary

• B) It can escalate the conflict

• C) It helps Alexander, Ella, and Max to understand each other's perspectives

• D) It should be avoided to maintain neutrality

Noah, Henry, and Poppy are working on a group project. What benefit would they experience if they communicate effectively?

• A) They would have more misunderstandings

• B) Their decision-making process would slow down

• C) Their team cohesion would be enhanced

• D) They would become more individualistic

Aarav, Anaya, and Florence are part of a school project team. They are facing some disagreements. What is a common mistake they might make when trying to resolve their conflicts?

• A) Seeking a compromise

• B) Focusing on personal attacks rather than the issue

• C) Listening to all sides

• D) Taking a break to cool down

Sophie, Kiara, and Scarlett are part of a project team that has recently shifted to remote work due to the pandemic. How can they ensure that their team communication remains effective even in this virtual setting?

• A) Limit their team meetings to text messages only

• B) Use video calls to maintain a personal connection with each other

• C) Avoid regular check-ins with each other

• D) Only communicate through emails

Kiara is the team leader of a project in her school. During a team meeting, Ishaan and Sophia had a disagreement. What is an effective strategy for Kiara to resolve this conflict within the team?

• A) Taking sides with either Ishaan or Sophia

• B) Ignoring the conflict between Ishaan and Sophia

• C) Encouraging open and honest communication between Ishaan and Sophia

• D) Only allowing one-on-one discussions with Ishaan and Sophia

In a school project, Ava, Ella, and Poppy are assigned different tasks. Why is it important for them to have clear roles and responsibilities?

• A) It allows Ava, Ella, and Poppy to work in isolation

• B) It prevents any form of communication between Ava, Ella, and Poppy

• C) It reduces the chances of conflict over duties between Ava, Ella, and Poppy

• D) It makes the team of Ava, Ella, and Poppy less flexible