The results of the two self-assessments assigned for this discussion were within the area I was expecting. For team player I got a 58 for fear of criticism. This is something I have slowly been working on. The comment from the test gave some good advice. “Fear of Criticism appears to be of minor concern for you when working in a group situation. You may not be fully able to participate because you do not always handle negative feedback in a positive manner. Remember that feedback is simply a part of the group process and should not be taken personally.” (ARCH Profile, 2020).
For the second self-assessment, team roles, the highest I had in a category was 19%. I am an innovator more than anything else, but I am also an expert, driver, and team player. In these categories I scored 19%, 17%, 14% and 14% respectively. In the other categories mentioned I got an 11% or lower. Last year I had an experience working with a team that showed me how I function in a team. I take charge as most people don’t generally want that role (driver). I come up with ideas (innovator), do my best to get the team to work together (team player), and will take on any area that I have knowledge or skills in (expert). (123 Test, 2020).
There are multiple relationship behaviours that are needed in order for a team to work effectively. Encouraging participation, harmonizing, relieving tension, evaluating the group’s emotional climate, giving praise, and listening thoughtfully to the concerns of others. If a group isn’t operating well, checking if one of these areas is lacking is a good place to start with getting things on track (Alder, Winder, Rosenfeld, & Proctor II, 2020, pp. 370-371).
In a workplace I prefer to work alone and asking others for advice as I need it. This doesn’t mean I can’t work well in a group. I simply don’t like the responsibility that comes with working for others as I often take a leadership role. My creativity makes me great for coming up with ideas, but my sense of responsibility generally also has me taking charge. I’ll also check in with others to be sure everyone gets their part done, and that if someone needs help, they get it.
It is incredibly frustrating for me when my ideas are completely ignored. Due to this, when I am in charge, I try to listen to everyone’s ideas. I tend to incorporate as many as possible and am always happy when everyone’s ideas are part of the project. I can lead and organize groups though I prefer to work on my own. I know how long it will take me to do something and can pace myself accordingly. Trying to factor in unknown time needs makes it difficult to know how long it will take to complete a project.
Since I can work successfully in a group, group work won’t hinder my success in the workplace. It will add stress, but a job won’t suddenly become impossible as long as the other group members are willing to work together. A group is only as good as its members. This includes the members desire and ability to work together. It is every member of the group’s responsibility to put effort into getting along and working together.
References
123 Test. (2020). Team Roles Test. Retrieved from 123 Test: https://www.123test.com/team-roles-test/id=4YYQTCJJ5FNX&version=
Alder, R. B., Winder, C., Rosenfeld, L. B., & Proctor II, R. F. (2020). Interplay Fifth Canadian Edition. Oxford.
ARCH Profile. (2020). Team Player Test. Retrieved from Psychology Today: https://psychologytoday.tests.psychtests.com/bin/transfer
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