Survey Questions: Teamwork
Definition: Teamwork is the ability of colleagues to collaborate effectively by communicating openly, listening to diverse perspectives, and appreciating the contributions of each team member. It fosters an inclusive environment where individuals work together to solve problems, make informed decisions even in uncertain situations, and adapt flexibly to changing conditions while maintaining trust and commitment to shared goals. Strong teamwork requires leadership that encourages cooperation across departments, supports conflict resolution, and reinforces a culture where coworkers feel empowered to maximize efficiency and build lasting professional relationships.
CommunicationCommunication focuses on actively expressing ideas, sharing information, and fostering open dialogue among team members. This dimension highlights exchanging insights, discussing issues, promoting transparency, and ensuring that relevant knowledge is freely shared within a team. It prioritizes information flow and expression, ensuring that employees articulate their thoughts effectively and keep others informed.
- The environment in our team is one that supports open communication between team members
- Our team fosters open communication
- Our supervisor promotes open communication on the team
- Team members willingly share their technical expertise
- Our supervisor communicates a clear message that teamwork and collaboration are expected
- The team leader discusses with team about issues and the effects of those issues
- Team members share pertinent information with all members of the team
- The team leader encourages others to share ideas to develop team cohesion
- The manager 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.
- The team leader solicits and implements ideas from all appropriate team members and uses these ideas to help accomplish market goals
- Our team encourages open communication
- Employees communicate well with team members
- Our team builds consensus and shares relevant information.
- Colleagues share relevant information, ideas, opinions, and feelings with other district team members
- The team leader seeks and listens to other's contributions
- Information is freely shared among all team members
ListeningListening emphasizes attentively understanding, absorbing, and responding to the ideas and perspectives of others. This dimension centers on fostering engagement, accurately interpreting input, demonstrating respect for different viewpoints, and ensuring team members feel heard. It prioritizes receptivity and comprehension, reinforcing the importance of giving others the space to express themselves while processing their insights effectively.
- Team members listen to each other without interrupting
- Colleagues are willing to listen to the ideas of other team members
- Team members take the time to listen to the ideas
- We listen and are attentive to other team members
- I listen carefully to other team members
- The team leader encourages dialog between team members
- Our team fosters an environment that promotes active listening
- The team leader takes the time to actively listen to other team member's perspectives
- Team members are asked to share their opinions
- Team members are able to accurately paraphrase and summarize what others have said
- Team members demonstrate an understanding of other member's viewpoints
- The members of our team listen to the opinions of others
- My co-workers focus on understanding the other team member's message
- Our team encourages collaboration of fellow employees to achieve results
Interpersonal Skills
- Team members treat each other with respect
- There are strong relationships between team members
- The people on our team are easy to work with
- People demonstrate a willingness to work with the team
- Our team environment facilitates good rapport between team members
- Our leader gives constructive advice to other team members
- My coworkers appreciate the input from other team members
- Team members demonstrate compassion and respect for others through actions
- The team leader expresses appreciation for the work of other team members
- Our team leader builds a strong rapport with team members
- The supervisor shows respect for other team members
- My supervisor establishes good rapport with team members
- Our team is able to relates to all kinds of people tactfully
CollaborationCollaboration focuses on actively working together to solve problems, brainstorm solutions, and achieve shared objectives. This dimension highlights cooperation across teams and departments, willingness to assist others, and ensuring tasks are accomplished collectively. It prioritizes functional teamwork and coordination, making sure employees work seamlessly across roles to enhance productivity.
- Employees in this Company work well together.
- Our team works together to brainstorm solutions to the problem
- My department encourages collaboration with other departments
- Team members work well together to achieve objectives
- I work well with the other team members
- Team members work well with each other on the project
- Our team works cooperatively with others to solve problems
- The people in my team cooperate to get the work done
- The supervisor works with other team members to identify bottle necks in the production process
- People in this organization work well across departments.
- Colleagues are willing to help other team members to research solutions to a problem
- Our team creates a culture that fosters and values collaboration
- The supervisor encourages teamwork and collaboration
- We work well together
- Team members are working toward a common goal
- We cooperate and work together to effectively achieve organizational objectives
Teamwork and Team BuildingTeamwork and Team Building emphasizes developing the interpersonal relationships, cohesion, and supportive culture that make collaboration effective. This dimension centers on fostering team spirit, encouraging participation, promoting conflict resolution, and ensuring individuals feel valued as team members. It prioritizes relationship-building and engagement, ensuring teams are structured to work harmoniously and improve long-term performance.
- Team members work cooperatively with each other to solve problems
- The team leader facilitates conflict resolution discussions between individuals
- Our supervisor promotes a team spirit within and outside department; partners with other work groups
- My manager emphasizes the importance of getting individuals to work as a team
- My team lead provides coaching and team-building ideas/opportunities for district core team and branch managers
- Our team creates an atmosphere that encourages team participation
- Team members share resources and information with each other
- I partner with people from other work units to improve overall performance
- Our team has an environment that fosters teamwork rather than individual competition
- My manager encourages, promotes and rewards teamwork and collaboration for improved performance
- My supervisor facilitates team-building within the leadership team
- The team promotes open participation and communication
- The team leader provides assistance and support to other team members when needed
Teamwork at the CompanyTeamwork at the Company focuses on the overall culture of teamwork within the organization, ensuring different departments, divisions, and leadership align their efforts for collective success. This dimension highlights structured collaboration, cooperation across work units, organizational procedures that reinforce teamwork, and the direct impact of teamwork on business performance. It prioritizes organizational-wide teamwork integration, ensuring employees work effectively together to achieve common goals.
- At this company, work groups cooperate with each other to minimize unnecessary work.
- Teamwork is positively impacting our business results.
- The Company promotes teamwork
- The Company implements procedures that help us work as a team
- We work as a team at the Company
- I believe that all the divisions in the company interact and work together to achieve a common goal
- Employees exhibit teamwork and cooperation in this organization.
- The organizational culture at the Company enhances teamwork
- Supervisors, managers, and leaders across units speak with one voice on policies, procedures, and implementing decisions.
- I believe that all the departments in the company interact and work together to achieve a common goal.
InclusiveInclusive emphasizes creating a welcoming, diverse, and equitable team environment where all members feel valued and encouraged to contribute their unique perspectives and skills. This dimension centers on fostering mutual respect, recognizing individual contributions, promoting open communication, and celebrating diverse viewpoints. It prioritizes equity and belonging, ensuring teamwork is strengthened by embracing diversity and fairness.
- We foster an environment where differences are celebrated, and collaboration is built on mutual understanding.
- We prioritize equity and actively work to remove barriers, creating equal opportunities for everyone to thrive.
- Our team values diverse perspectives and ensures every member's voice is heard and respected.
- Our team fosters open communication and recognizes individual contributions
- Every team member is encouraged to contribute their unique skills and experiences to achieve shared goals.
- Team members accept the uniqueness and diversity of others in the team
- Teamwork helps to take advantage of the resources that individuals bring to the Company
- Our team recognizes individual contributions
Decision MakingDecision Making focuses on the process of evaluating options, making informed choices, and ensuring decisions align with team objectives and business goals. This dimension highlights sound judgment, accountability, balancing analysis with decisiveness, and facilitating discussions that lead to effective choices. It prioritizes structured thought and responsibility, ensuring teams make thoughtful, strategic decisions that positively impact performance.
- The team is able to exercise good judgment by making sound and informed decisions
- Our team is able to make decisions that positively impact performance
- My team makes effective business decisions
- Our team embraces the individuality of each member, building strength through diversity and unity.
- My supervisor considers the impact and implications of decisions on the team
- Team members makes decisions that support the goals and objectives
- The team is able to effectively balance analysis with decisiveness in making decisions
- The team lead contributes to and supports team decision-making process
- The team lead facilitates team discussions and problem-solving
- I am able to help the team make good decisions even under conditions of uncertainty
- The team facilitates effective decision-making practices to further develop the project
- Team members are held accountable for decisions made
- I am involved in decisions that impact the team
FlexibilityFlexibility emphasizes the ability to adapt to changing circumstances, embrace new ideas, and adjust working methods as needed. This dimension centers on resilience, openness to change, bouncing back from obstacles, and exploring alternative approaches to challenges. It prioritizes adaptability and responsiveness, ensuring teams remain agile and capable of navigating uncertainty with ease.
- The team leader encourages other team members to adopt new procedures
- The team overall is open to the perspectives/viewpoints of team members
- The leadership team helps identify new opportunities for the department to explore
- Our team is effective in adjusting to changes in the composition of the team
- The team is open to new ideas that may change for the benefit
- We can handle changes made by the team without complaining
- The department is open to alternative ways to accomplish goals suggested by the re-organization team
- Our team is able to adjust to new ways of working
- My supervisor facilitates effective teamwork during periods of change
- The team leader is able to help the team to bounce back from obstacles
- Team members work together to help bounce back from obstacles
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.
- Other team members will help me if I need help
- I feel confident in my team members
- I feel I am part of the team
- I feel responsible for contributing towards collective results across the organization.
Commitment
- Team members are committed to the success of the Company
- Team members are committed to the success of the mission
- Team members take pride in their work
- Our team is committed to successful completion of goals
My Department
- My Department works well together
- "Team" is the best description of how my co-workers and I function.
- In my Department, we work as a team
- Employees in my department work well together.
- My Department has a "team" spirit
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