Let’s face it, some people find it easier to work in teams than others. Are you already a “team player,” or have you not yet developed the skills needed to work effectively with others in teams?

Knowing where you stand along this dimension may come in handy when it comes to considering a new job or planning your next work assignment. The following questionnaire will give you insight into this question.

Questions for Discussion

1. What was your score, and how did it compare to those of others in your class?
2. What underlying criteria of team success are assessed by this questionnaire?
3. What does this questionnaire reveal about the ways in which you are best equipped to work in teams?
4. What does this questionnaire reveal about the ways in which you are most deficient when it comes to working in teams? What do you think you could do to improve your readiness for working in teams?

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Directions 1. Read each of the following statements and carefully consider whether or not it accurately describes you on the job most of the time. 2. Then, on the line next to each statement, write "Yes" if the statement describes you most of the time, or "No" if it does not describe you most of the time. If you are uncertain, write a question mark ("?"). 3. Do your best to respond to all items as honestly as possible. Most of the time, on the job, I... 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. demonstrate high ethical standards. deliver on promises I make. take initiative, doing what's needed without being told. follow the norms and standards of the groups in which I work. put team goals ahead of my own. accurately describe my team to others in the organization. pitch in to help others learn new skills. do at least my share of the work. coordinate the work I do with others. try to attend all meetings and arrive on time for them. come to meetings prepared to participate. stay focused on the agenda during team meetings.