Survey Questions: Teamwork

Person Skills

Adaptability
Flexibility
Change
Resourcefulness
Initiative
Career Development
Training
Commitment
Engagement
Pride/Loyalty
Professionalism
Respect for Others
Teamwork
Leadership
Supervisor
Supervision
Work/Life
Stress

Surveys Measuring Teamwork:
Example 1 (5-point scale; numbers; NA)
Example 2 (7-point scale; radio buttons)
Example 3 (4-point scale; radio buttons)
Example 4 (5-point scale; radio buttons)
Example 5 (5-point scale; words)
Example 6 (Pulse Survey)
Example 7 (5-point scale; item comments)
Example 8 (3-point scale; words; N/A)
Example 9 (4-point scale; numbers)
Example 10 (Comment boxes only)
Example 11 (Single rating per dimension)
Example 12 (Slide-bar scale)

Definition: Teamwork Skills are the wide range of abilities that facilitate working together as a team including: communication, listening, interpersonal skills, collaboration, and team building. To make decisions, teams require flexibility to coordinate activities of multiple individuals. Individual contributors to the team can serve as role models for other team members. Some teams have a specified leader to help supervise or coach other team members.

Communication

Our team fosters open communication
The team leader solicits and implements ideas from all appropriate team members and uses these ideas to help accomplish market goals
Our supervisor promotes open communication on the team
The team leader seeks and listens to other's contributions
Colleagues shares relevant information, ideas, opinions, and feelings with other district team members
The manager communicates a clear message that teamwork and collaboration are expected
Team members share pertinent information with all members of the team
Our supervisor communicates a clear message that teamwork and collaboration are expected
Colleagues actively and openly participates in group meetings as team members and listen to others' contributions.
Our team builds consensus and shares relevant information.
Team members willingly share their technical expertise
The environment in our team is one that supports open communication between team members
The team leader encourages others to share ideas to develop team cohesion
Employees communicate well with team members
Our team encourages open communication
The team leader discusses with team about issues and the effects of those issues
Information is freely shared among all team members

Listening

Colleagues are willing to listen to the ideas of other team members
We listen and is attentive to other team members
Team members are able to accurately paraphrase and summarize what others have said
Team members take the time to listen to the ideas
Team members listen to each other without interrupting
My co-workers focus on understanding the other team member's message
I listen carefully to other team members
Team members are asked to share their opinions
The members of our team listens to the opinions of others
Our team encourages collaboration of fellow employees to achieve results
Our team fosters an environment that promotes active listening
The team leader encourages dialog between team members
The team leader takes the time to actively listen to other team member's perspectives
Team members demonstrate an understanding of other member's viewpoints

Interpersonal Skills

Team members demonstrate compassion and respect for others through actions
Team members treat each other with respect
The team leader expresses appreciation for the work of other team members
Our team leader builds a strong rapport with team members
People demonstrate a willingness to work with the team
There are strong relationships between team members
The supervisor shows respect for other team members
Our team environment facilitates good rapport between team members
My supervisor establishes good rapport with team members
Our team is able to relates to all kinds of people tactfully
My coworkers appreciate the input from other team members
The people on our team are easy to work with
Our leader gives constructive advice to other team members

Collaboration

Employees in this Company work well together.
Team members work well together to achieve objectives
Our team works together to brainstorm solutions to the problem
Colleagues are willing to help other team members to research solutions to a problem
I work well with the other team members
People in this organization work well across departments.
Team members work well with each other on the project
The people in my team cooperate to get the work done
The supervisor encourages teamwork and collaboration
Our team creates a culture that fosters and values collaboration
My department encourages collaboration with other departments
The supervisor works with other team members to identify bottle necks in the production process
Our team works cooperatively with others to solve problems
We cooperate and work together to effectively achieve organizational objectives
Team members are working toward a common goal
We work well together

Teamwork and Team Building

Team members work cooperatively with each other to solve problems
My manager encourages, promotes and rewards teamwork and collaboration for improved performance
My supervisor facilitates team-building within the leadership team
The team leader facilitates conflict resolution discussions between individuals
The team promotes open participation and communication
Our supervisor promotes a team spirit within and outside department; partners with other work groups
The team leader provides assistance and support to other team members when needed
My manager emphasizes the importance of getting individuals to work as a team
I partner with people from other work units to improve overall performance
Team members share resources and information with each other
Our team creates an atmosphere that encourages team participation
My team lead provides coaching and team-building ideas/opportunities for district core team and branch managers
Our team has an environment that fosters teamwork rather than individual competition

Teamwork at the Company

At this company, work groups cooperate with each other to minimize unnecessary work.
Teamwork is positively impacting our business results.
Employees exhibit teamwork and cooperation in this organization.
The Company implements procedures that help us work as a team
Supervisors, managers, and leaders across units speak with one voice on policies, procedures, and implementing decisions.
The organizational culture at the Company enhances teamwork
We work as a team at the Company
The Company promotes teamwork
I believe that all the divisions in the company interact and work together to achieve a common goal
I believe that all the departments in the company interact and work together to achieve a common goal.

Decision Making

The team lead facilitates team discussions and problem-solving
The team facilitates effective decision-making practices to further develop the project
The team is able to effectively balance analysis with decisiveness in making decisions
My supervisor considers the impact and implications of decisions on the team
My team makes effective business decisions
Our team is able to make decisions that positively impact performance
The team lead contributes to and supports team decision-making process
Team members makes decisions that support the goals and objectives
I am able to help the team make good decisions even under conditions of uncertainty
The team is able to exercise good judgment by making sound and informed decisions
I am involved in decisions that impact the team
Team members are held accountable for decisions made

Flexibility

The leadership team helps identify new opportunities for the department to explore
Our team is able to adjust to new ways of working
The department is open to alternative ways to accomplish goals suggested by the re-organization team
The team is open to new ideas that may change for the benefit
Our team is effective in adjusting to changes in the composition of the team
The team overall is open to the perspectives/viewpoints of team members
Team members work together to help bounce back from obstacles
We can handle changes made by the team without complaining
The team leader is able to help the team to bounce back from obstacles
The team leader encourages other team members to adopt new procedures
My supervisor facilitates effective teamwork during periods of change

Conflict Resolution

Employees work together to share ideas and resolve issues
Conflicts within the team are resolved appropriately

Co-Workers

I have a good relationship with my co-workers.
I feel I am part of the team
I feel responsible for contributing towards collective results across the organization.
I feel confident in my team members

Commitment

Our team is committed to successful completion of goals
Team members are committed to the success of the mission
Team members take pride in their work
Team members are committed to the success of the Company

My Department

"Team" is the best description of how my co-workers and I function.
Employees in my department work well together.
My Department has a "team" spirit
My Department works well together
In my Department, we work as a team

My Manager

Leaders promote teamwork
My Manager is effective in building and maintaining working relationships with his/her team
Leaders encourage others to work as a team
My Manager is effective in involving his/her staff in solving the problems we face as a unit

Diversity and Individual Differences

Other team members will help me if I need help
Our team recognizes individual contributions
Teamwork helps to take advantage of the resources that individuals bring to the Company
Team members accept the uniqueness and diversity of others in the team