Which of the five dysfunctions do you personally have a hard
time implementing in a team setting? What can you do to better facilitate
against falling into this dysfunction?
Between the five dysfunctions, I think I have the hardest
time with the first step, which is an absence of trust. Since it is at the base
of the pyramid of dysfunctions, I can’t really be an effective team member
until I overcome that first hurdle. Trusting people is difficult for me in
general, but it is obviously a necessary and vital aspect of having a
successful team. Team-building activities and sharing goals and visions would
be helpful for me to develop trust in my fellow team members. An important
facet of building trusting relationships is connecting with team members on a
personal level. Also, following through with assignments is necessary in
building a dependable and trusting foundation of teamwork. Making sure I have a
basis of trust with my teammates will open the door for effective teamwork.
As a leader, what do you think are some obstacles you may
run into when facilitating teamwork?
In the past, one of my biggest obstacles has been having a
certain expectation for myself and my team members that may not be wholly
supported by the team members themselves. I demand sometimes unreasonable levels
of achievement from myself and sometimes it is difficult to see the need for
motivating others. It is easy for me to get so focused on the goal or task that
I forget to enjoy the steps it takes to get there or I get stressed out
worrying about the final result. This stress gets passed to my team members and
it isn't an enjoyable experience for anyone. Essentially, this comes down to
maintaining enthusiasm, trust, and understanding throughout my role as a
leader, even when things may become stressful. I also find it difficult to
involve the team members that may be quieter – they have great ideas but
sometimes it is hard to know what they are really thinking. Being on the same
page, having a sense of direction, and hearing ideas from everyone in the group are essential steps to having an entire team
commit to a common goal.
For the third blog questions please complete a version of
the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) at:
http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/jtypes2.asp and post your letter
combination here.
Humanmetrics
Jung Typology Test™
My Type
ESFJ
Extravert(33%) Sensing(50%) Feeling(50%) Judging(67%)
· You have moderate preference
of Extraversion over Introversion (33%)
·
You have moderate preference
of Sensing over Intuition (50%)
·
You have moderate preference
of Feeling over Thinking (50%)
·
You have distinctive preference
of Judging over Perceiving (67%)
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