Leadership Skills

Are You a Team Player

Look at the analysis below to see if you are a good team player.

Question Number	Feedback	Points
1.	To be a good team player, you should value everyone's work and contributions. If you answered true, give yourself 1 point.
2.	While competition is good, in small quantities, too much competition can alienate your team members. If you answered false, give yourself 1 point.
3.	Individual team members should be in charge of their own destiny. If you answered true, give yourself 1 point.
4.	Members of a team should work together; one member should not dictate. 4. If you answered true, give yourself 1 point.
5.	The most effective teams combine people with different skills and abilities. If you answered true, give yourself 1 point.
6.	While you may work independently at times, being collaborative is what teamwork is all about. If you answered false, give yourself 1 point.
7.	If you think you are always right, you will be a thorn in the side of the other team members. If you answered false, give yourself 1 point.
8.	Teams should work together to establish goals. One member should not dictate them. If you answered false, give yourself 1 point.
9.	Trust is a major component of an effective team. If you find it difficult to trust others, you will have a difficult time on any team. If you answered true, give yourself 1 point.
10.	A team’s success is measured by the team’s achievement, not individual achievements. If you answered false, give yourself 1 point.

Total up your points. The closer you are to a perfect 10, the better team player you will be. If you did not score as high as you would like, please think about your responses and how you might improve your attitude about working as a team.

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