TEAM ROLE TEST

1. I tend to take responsibility for group scheduling and overall progress reporting.

Completely true

Mostly true

Somewhat true/somewhat false

Mostly false

Completely false
2. My first and foremost priority when given a task is to complete it and complete it
quickly.

Completely true

Mostly true

Somewhat true/somewhat false

Mostly false

Completely false
3. I remain optimistic and keep an upbeat attitude in the face of most problems.

Completely true

Mostly true

Somewhat true/somewhat false

Mostly false

Completely false
4. Even if others see no reasons for concern, I remain skeptical.

Completely true

Mostly true

Somewhat true/somewhat false

Mostly false

Completely false
5. I prefer "solitary" assignments to team work.

Completely true

Mostly true

Somewhat true/somewhat false

 Mostly false

Completely false
6. It bothers me when credit for a work well done is given to a group; I would rather be
praised personally.

Completely true

Mostly true

Somewhat true/somewhat false

Mostly false

Completely false
7. I spontaneously look for problems, mistakes and omissions.

Completely true

Mostly true

Somewhat true/somewhat false

Mostly false

Completely false
8. I tend to notice problems before I see the positive aspects of a situation.

Completely true

Mostly true

Somewhat true/somewhat false

Mostly false

Completely false
9. I know where to obtain all types of information (friends, business contacts, resources,
etc).

Completely true

Mostly true

Somewhat true/somewhat false

Mostly false

Completely false
10. It is very important to me that team members feel they are a valuable part of the
group and I try to make sure that this is their experience.

Completely true

Mostly true

Somewhat true/somewhat false

 Mostly false

Completely false
11. I come up with ready-to-use, practical solutions.

Very often

Often

Sometimes

Rarely

Almost never
12. I use my imagination to its fullest when thinking about a project; I don't hold any of my
ideas back.

Completely true

Mostly true

Somewhat true/somewhat false

Mostly false

Completely false
13. When in a group, I can sense a conflict developing and I take it upon myself to keep it
from escalating.

Completely true

Mostly true

Somewhat true/somewhat false

Mostly false

Completely false
14. I spontaneously assume responsibility for taking notes and keeping records.

Completely true

Mostly true

Somewhat true/somewhat false

Mostly false

Completely false
15. I question every idea, decision, and argument before agreeing to anything.

Completely true

Mostly true

Somewhat true/somewhat false

Mostly false

Completely false
16. When my team has a problem, I tend to think of the people I can call upon to shed
some light onto it.

Very often

Often

Sometimes

Rarely

Never
17. I am typically the last person to agree that the job is finished.

Completely true

Mostly true

Somewhat true/somewhat false

Mostly false

Completely false
18. I take it upon myself to keep the team spirit high.

Completely true

Mostly true

Somewhat true/somewhat false

Mostly false

Completely false
19. I get irritated by delays before starting a group project; I want to get going
immediately.

Completely true

Mostly true

Somewhat true/somewhat false

Mostly false

Completely false
20. I am comfortable working on a portion of a team's project while my teammates work
on their parts.

Completely true

Mostly true

Somewhat true/somewhat false

Mostly false

Completely false
21. It can take off-the-wall ideas and turn them into concrete, plausible plans.

Completely true

Mostly true

Somewhat true/somewhat false

Mostly false

Completely false
22. Coming up with innovative ideas is one of my strong points.

Completely true

Mostly true

Somewhat true/somewhat false

Mostly false

Completely false
23. I mediate during meetings or high energy discussions.

Completely true

Mostly true

Somewhat true/somewhat false

Mostly false

Completely false
24. When working in collaboration with others, I am easily distracted.

Completely true

Mostly true

Somewhat true/somewhat false

Mostly false

Completely false
25. I am comfortable telling members of a team what needs to be done and who is best
equipped to do it.

Completely true

Mostly true

Somewhat true/somewhat false

Mostly false

Completely false
26. A cheerful atmosphere in my work environment is essential for me to work well.

Completely true
 Mostly true

Somewhat true/somewhat false

Mostly false

Completely false
27. Even when I am socializing I keep my work in mind, in case I meet people who could
somehow help advance my team's project.

Completely true

Mostly true

Somewhat true/somewhat false

Mostly false

Completely false
28. I am good at analysis and problem solving.

Completely true

Mostly true

Somewhat true/somewhat false

Mostly false

Completely false
29. My group work abilities are at their best when I can think creatively.

Completely true

Mostly true

Somewhat true/somewhat false

Mostly false

Completely false
30. I need to have the final review of the project before it is handed over as complete.

Completely true

Mostly true

Somewhat true/somewhat false

Mostly false

Completely false

31. As my team navigates through disagreement, I… (choose all that apply)

try to keep the team focused on our goal as members are heard and decisions
are made.
try to get members to make decisions rapidly so as to move on and complete the
task at hand.
 try to keep everyone motivated and positive.
wonder about the underlying reasons for the disagreement and suggested
solutions/decisions.
listen to everyone's point of view and try to help settle the problem.
take steps to ensure that no-one rushes the decision and jeopardizes the quality
of our work.
seek outside advice if I see that it would benefit the team.
calm the waters if necessary and ensure that no one is feeling overlooked in the
discussions.
analyze the issues and propose reasonable solutions that will satisfy all team
members.
consider the issues and suggest ideas, often out-of-the-box, that may steer us in
the right direction.
32.

When I am selected to be part of a group, the reason is that… (choose all that apply)

I am extremely well organized and enjoy coordinating.

I focus on the outcome of our task and stop at nothing before it is done.
I have a knack for encouraging people and keeping up the team spirit.
I like to question everything and I am not easily influenced by the opinions of
others.
I am a low maintenance worker; I do my job without needing constant praise and
direction.
I double-check everything and often find mistakes or omissions.
I am a great resource person -I have a lot of useful contacts.
I am skilled at resolving conflict between individuals.
I like to analyze and I propose good, solid, down-to-earth ideas.
I am an excellent and uninhibited brainstormer -helping members conjure up just
about anything!

33.

A contribute to my team by ... (choose all that apply)

keeping informed on the progress of the group.

putting my nose to the grindstone and getting things going.
maintaining a high level of energy in the group.
asking the hard questions and remaining objective.
doing my job and helping others in the group with their tasks.
paying attention to details that others might overlook.
finding outside resources to help the group.
maintaining harmony and diffusing conflict.
finding concrete solutions.
 letting my imagination run wild.

34.

When a new idea is proposed in the middle of a project, how do you react? (choose all
that apply)

I take careful notes and pay attention to how the idea may affect our scheduling.
I feel uncomfortable; I don't like changing the path to our goal in the middle of the
process.
I am enthusiastic and try to get everyone else motivated by the idea.
I am skeptical; all of the appropriate ideas should have been reviewed at the
beginning of the project.
I am fine with it; I'll help out as much as possible to get the new idea
implemented should we decide that this is what we want to do.
I am fine with it as long as it does not endanger the quality of our work.
I start thinking of the people and places I can go to for help should we decide to
implement the new idea.
I take it upon myself to make sure no conflicts arise.
I think of realistic ways we can go about implementing the new idea - how it will
fit in with what's already been done, what the altered outcome will be etc.
The new idea is likely to open the floodgates to new thoughts on how to improve
the outcome of the project.

35.

Your team has been assigned a rather boring project that involves working with a very
difficult client. How do you deal with this situation? (choose all that apply)

I immediately start gathering the requirements and planning how we will go

about completing this project.
I get started on the work as quickly as possible in order to get it over with.
In anticipation of the complaints and difficult work ahead I try to get my
teammates motivated in any way I can.
I immediately begin anticipating the problems that we might encounter when
working on this project.
I wait for my task assignment and put my energy into doing my work well no
matter how difficult or boring it is.
I expect others may take this project lightly because it is not exciting, so I pay
special attention to details that can easily be overlooked.
I try to find resources available to my team as well as outside assistance that
might help the completion of the project.
I prepare myself to be the liaison between our team and the client. This way I
can smooth over problems before they erupt.
I review the project in order to anticipate the problems and difficulties we may
encounter and put together a set of feasible solutions.
In order to counteract the boredom that will likely result from this project, I let my
imagination go wild during our brainstorming sessions.

36. You receive a stretch-target from upper management. Your group has been asked to
do a job in half the time it should normally take. Everyone knows the aim of the
 exercise is to jump-start the team into a new production level. What do you do?
(choose all that apply)
I start figuring out how we can get as much done as possible in time for the
target date.
I avoid all possible distraction, set my eye on the goal and get cracking!
I try to get everyone to keep a positive attitude no matter how much of a stretch
this deadline is.
I wonder why the work needs to be completed in such a hurry; I might even
question why we have been given this assignment.
I offer my help wherever it can help save my team some time.
I try to ensure that quality is not being sacrificed for quantity along the way.
I put out feelers to see if any colleagues or coworkers have some advice that can
help us meet the deadline.
I pay close attention to my team members' reactions to this workload, and try to
ensure that no one is feeling overused or overwhelmed.
I think about the groups options for getting the job done and select the one I
think is most feasible.
I start generating out-of-the-box ideas about different ways to meet the target.
37.

When in a group meeting what is your typical contribution? (choose all that apply)

I take notes, keep time, and make sure the focus of the meeting is maintained.
I propose ways in which we can start working sooner and with less wasted time.
I try to keep discussions positive and spirited.
I play the role of devil's advocate.
I pay attention to the discussions and wait for my assignment.
I ensure that we have scheduled enough time to complete our project and
arrange the plan for testing/quality assurance.
I share knowledge and information I've gained from my outside contacts.
I make sure all the members of the team are heard and that no one is left out of
the discussions.
I provide realistic solutions to problems and issues that arise during the meeting.
I provide the food for thought that may help us come up with creative solutions to
problems and issues that arise during the meeting.

38.

You are taking a course in negotiation skills and as part of a practical assignment your
group has to negotiate an office building lease. What role would you most likely take in
this negotiation exercise? (choose all that apply)

I would collect the details we have been given by the instructor and think of ways
of dividing the tasks between members of my team.
I would immediately start planning what we can say in our initial contact with the
landlord.
I would identify the members of my team who are nervous or unsure about this
assignment and encourage them to participate.
I would check for misleading information, loopholes or half-truths in the
background information we've been provided by the instructor.
 I would participate in the exercise in any way that would help my team advance.
I would double check the final negotiation plan before agreeing to go ahead with
it, looking for omissions and errors.
I would try to contact someone who has actually negotiated a contract similar to
this one and get their advice/opinion on the group's plan of action.
I would try to appease any tension that may arise during the negotiation process.
I would carefully research and consider the information available to us in order to
determine our best possible approach.
I would enumerate every approach I can think of that we may want to adopt in
our negotiation.

39.

Your group at work has been assigned the job of planning this month's employee
appreciation activity. The activity can be anything from an in-house pizza party to an
evening at the theatre. What would your part be in the organizing of the event? (choose
all that apply)

I'd take care of the budgeting and general organization.

I'd start the preparations as soon as we're assigned the task.
I'd call attention to how much fun our event is going to be.
I'd consider every proposed idea from various perspectives.
I'd wait for my assignment and promptly carry it through.
I'd double check reservations and make sure everything is up to par.
I'd call some buddies to get the best deal possible for the event.
I'd try to ensure that the final decision is suitable for everybody.
I'd come up with realistic, cost-effective ideas for the outing.
I'd be full of ideas for activities - things that most people wouldn't think of.

40. You are working with a group of people and after 45 minutes sitting in a conference
room together you are no further ahead than when you started. You are stuck and
you need to generate some ideas to get the ball rolling. How do you do this? (choose
all that apply)

I think it would be wise for everyone to take a break and start fresh in an hour or
so.
I latch on to one of our earlier ideas and try to convince everyone to go with it.
I try to get members focused on what we've already accomplished and
encourage them to stay optimistic about our task.
I run through reasons why the ideas we've had so far won't work hoping that this
line of questioning will start up a new round of possibilities.
I ask that everyone share their opinions and comments with the group hoping
this will generate ideas.
I remind the team of our ultimate goal and ask that members keep it in mind
when proposing ideas so as to not get off track.
I recommend we take a break and I do some research of my own (talk to people,
 see what has worked in the past, etc.) in the meantime.
I smooth over any conflicts that may have arisen in the first 45 minutes of the
meeting so that we can continue working together without risk of an argument
breaking out.
I put my mind to it and don't stop thinking about our project until something
useful comes up.
I throw myself into a brainstorming session and hold nothing back.

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