Diversity, Inclusion and Teamworking (L1) Flashcards

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What is workplace diversity?

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Diversity in the workplace means that a company hires a wide range of diverse individuals. Diversity is often misconceived as solely multicultural matters; however, it also applies to diversity of gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexuality, language, background etc.

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What are some of the advantages of a diverse team?

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  • Different ideas and new ways of thinking
  • Different backgrounds bring different experiences
  • A diverse workforce adds to the employer’s brand and company culture
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Please explain what inclusion in the workplace means to you?

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The achievement of a work environment in which all individuals are treated fairly and respectfully, have equal access to opportunities and resources and can contribute fully to the organisation’s success.

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Why is diversity important in the workplace?

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  • It brings different perspectives and ideas to the company
  • It is beneficial to have all perspectives and viewpoints
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What is the difference between diversity and inclusion?

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Diversity - the characteristics and things that make us all different
Inclusion - making everyone feel welcome

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What is meant by the term unconscious bias?

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The underlying attitudes and stereotypes that people unconsciously attribute another person or group of people that affect how they understand and engage with a person or group

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Can you explain what equal opportunity is please?

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Ensuring everybody has an equal chance to take up opportunities, make full use of those opportunities on offer and fulfill their potential

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What is meant by teamwork?

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A cooperative effort by a group of people to achieve a common goal
In a teamwork environment, people understand and believe that thinking, planning, decisions and actions are better when done cooperatively.

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What makes a strong and effective team?

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  • A common sense of purpose
  • Clear understanding of team objectives
  • Resources to achieve objectives
  • Mutual respect
  • Valuing members strengths and weaknesses
  • Mutual trust
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What are the benefits of teamwork?

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  • Shared workload
  • Improved productivity
  • Improved quality
  • Improved customer focus
  • Increased employee motivation
  • Use of different skillsets
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What is the difference between a team and a committee?

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  • A committee is a body of people appointed for a function
  • A team is a group of people aiming for a common goal in good spirit
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How would you go about selecting the right people to join your team?

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  • Firstly, understand the task and identify what skills and experience are required.
  • Review the existing team to understand the skills and experience already available.
  • Select new team members to fill the shortfall; the dynamics of the existing team should be considered to ensure the new people ‘fit’ with the existing team.
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How would you deal with an inexperienced team member?

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  • Provide encouragement and motivation
  • Draw up a plan to strengthen their areas of weakness
  • Give constructive feedback
  • Provide support where needed
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How do you promote open discussions within your team?

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  • Create a calm and relaxed environment during meetings / workshops to make people feel welcome, significant and at ease
  • Promote the ‘there are no silly questions or answers’ culture
  • Encourage involvement from all parties by doing a ‘round the table’ for key topic points
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Why might a team fail?

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  • Poor selection of team members that do not meet the skills required to achieve an objective
  • Inadequate resources, conflicting personalities and poor leadership
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Do you know of any theoretical models relating to teams and how they operate?

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Tuckman’s theory. Tuckman’s theory focuses on the way in which a team tackles a task from the initial formation of the team until the completion of the task or project. The key stages are: Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing, Adjorning.

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What is the difference between leadership and management in teamwork?

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Leadership - Setting a new direction and being the spearhead for the new direction
Management - Controls or directs people in a group according to established principles.

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What is meant by team dynamics in the workplace?

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Team dynamics describes the behavioural relationships between the members of a group. The dynamic between them includes how they interact, communicate and cooperate with one another.

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How can you improve team dynamics?

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  • Know your team and understand what motivates them
  • Tackle problems quickly with positive feedback
  • Define roles and responsibilites
  • Break down barriers and have clear communication
  • Empowerment