Communication and team

Question 1

What role do you take in a team

Answer 1

Rec24

Within this team I have found that my strength is finding, filtering, and analysing information. (literature review, OT Review, Family Violence review, submissions analysis, problem definition)

Therefore I think I tend to take a supportive and informative role as I am good at referring to objectives and identifying problems as well as information relevant to this

Question 2

How do you avoid bias

Answer 2

I’m aware the bias occurs when our brains make quick decisions/judgements. I’m also aware that my previous experiences can influence this.

How I manage this: MSD example
I make considered decisions – ensured I had all relevant info to make an informed decision

I question my thinking and how I arrived to conclusions or attitudes - checked and questioned myself throughout the process

I make an effort to surround myself with diverse people and expose myself to new subjects and experiences – friend group, study

Question 3

Example of group analysis

Answer 3

Rec 24

if the injury is serious enough, people are still likely to seek help (comment from submission and supported by team)

My thought: if we’re relying on severity does that by default facilitate a high reporting threshold when this was an identified problem?

result: made the group think about our reliance on this thinking and have agreed to address this in future briefings

Question 4

Example of collaborating on projects

Answer 4

Rec24

Taking initiative and proactively looking for ways I can lessen the workload for project leaders - literature review, research, risk and benefit analysis to guide briefing.

Am efficiently producing quality work, ensuring I meet deadlines, and keeping my team updated.

Having frequent meetings to ensure we stay on track, clear milestones and objectives.

Question 5

A time you encountered a challenging situation and how you dealt with it

Answer 5

Signout process made things complex and last minute for cost recovery briefing.

Used the support of my team

Communicated clearly and diplomatically

Acted proactively so things didnt escalate – having a positive team/work environment is important to me - communicated I how I found the experience difficult, asked what I could do differently next time to better support the process. Feedback was: accept the fluid working environment which I can confidently say I have become comfortable with.

Ensure I have outlets to support any stresses – weightlifting and friends