Chapter 2 Terms Flashcards
Action items
Documented tasks assigned to a member for completion by a particular time
Authoritarian leadership
A leadership style in which the leader makes decisions by herself
Climate
The overall feel of the group, composed of all the group’s relationships
Consensus
A decision-making method that pursues agreement among most team members while thoughtfully resolving and/or alleviating objections along the way
Confirming response
A response that shows you care about the person and value what they have to say
Democratic leadership
A leadership style in which members participate in the decision-making process
Dialectic
A tension between two opposing but valuable preferences
Groupthink
Coming to a group conclusion without critical thinking or evaluation of alternatives
Kickoff meeting
An initial assembly of your team to familiarize all members with the goals, expectations, and particulars of the project and each other
Laissez-faire leadership
A leadership style in which the leader is hands-off and allows members to make decisions on their own
Least group size
The minimum number of people needed to achieve the desired results
Multiplexity
Having multiple types of connections with another person in your group
Nominal group technique
A creative method in which each person comes up with ideas on their own before sharing with the rest of the group
Provisionalism
Understanding that your personal opinions and preferences are only temporary, and you might change your mind if you head a better idea
Social loafing
When a team member slacks off because he knows the work will get done regardless of his effort
