Diveristy, Inclusion And Teamworking

Question 1

What is the focus of the Equality Act 2010?

Answer 1

1. Eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation.
2. Advance equality of opportunity between people who share protected characsterics and those who do not.
3. Foster good relations between people who shared protected characteristics

Question 2

Can you define psychological safety?

Answer 2

A shared belief held by members of a team that it’s okay to take risks, to express their ideas and concerns, to speak up with questions, and to admit mistakes without fear of negative consequences (judgement or retribution)

Question 3

What is diverse perspectives?

Answer 3

Requires a self awareness, intellectual flexibility and broad knowledge than enables perception of the world through the eyes of others

Question 4

What do you understand by the term Tokenism?

Answer 4

The practice of doing something (such as employing someone from a minority group) only to prevent criticism and give the appearance of treating people safely.

Question 5

Can you list some protected characteristics?

Answer 5

1. Age
2. Disability
3. Gender Reassignment
4. Marriage or civil partnership
5. Pregnancy and Maternity
6. Race
7. Religion or belief
8. Sex
9. Sexual Orientation

Question 6

How do different industries impact on teamwork?

Question 7

What have you learned?

Question 8

How do you encourage teamwork?

Answer 8

1. Create a safe place (psychological safety)
2. Promote a no silly question culture
3. Ensure senior members of staff have time to mentor less experienced team members
4. Celebrate achievements
5. Encourage collaboration

Question 9

How do you decide which skills are necessary to make up a team?

Question 10

What is strategic alliance?

Answer 10

A strategic alliance is an arrangement between two companies to undertake a mutually beneficial project while each retains its independence.

Question 11

What are essential components of a successful team?

Answer 11

1. A common sense of purpose
2. Clear understanding of objectives
3. Resources to achieve objectives
4. Mutual respect and trust
5. Range of skills
6. Willingness to share knowledge speak openly

Question 12

How would you go about managing an underperforming team member?

Answer 12

1. Provide encouragement and motivation, 2. Plan to stengthen areas of weakness
2. Give constructive feedback
3. Provide support

Question 13

How do you seek to bring out the best in your team?

Answer 13

1. Know and understand them
2. Tackle problems quickly
3. Define roles and responsibilities
4. Ensure all team member cooperate

Question 14

What factors would you consider when selecting a project team?

Answer 14

1. Skill and Experience
2. Team dynamics
3. Budget constraints
4. Availability of staff
5. Employ team members if a shortfall is found

Question 15

What current challenges is Covid and/or Brexit bringing to Diversity, Inclusion and Teamworking?

Question 16

What is DEI?

Answer 16

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Question 17

What do you understand by the term equity?

Answer 17

Equity seeks to address that imbalance by
ensuring a person has the right tools and support to fulfil their potential whatever their starting point.

Question 18

What is the Belbin theory?

Answer 18

Identifies the behavioural traits of an individual and defines them under a team role.
There are 9 identified, split into social, thinking and action

Question 19

Can you name all 9 roles?

Answer 19

Social
1. Resource Investigator
2. Coordinator
3. Team Worker
Thinking
1. Specialist
2. Monitor Evaluator
3. Plant
Action
1. Shaper
2. Implementer
3. Finisher

Question 20

What role do you think you are within your team?

Answer 20

Plant

Question 21

What is a RACI chart?

Answer 21

A RACI chart—also known as a responsibility assignment matrix—is a diagram used in project management to define team roles across 4 categories: Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, and Informed.