Diversity, Inclusion and Teamworking Level 1

Question 1

How do different industries impact on teamwork?

Answer 1

Different workplace environments, different methods of working, remote or in person, different skill sets coming together

Question 2

What is the Equality Act 2010?

Answer 2

prohibits conduct against people with protected characteristics or disabilities, age, gender, race religion
Indirect and direct discrimination, harassment, victimisation

Question 3

What is Unconscious Bias and how do you overcome it?

Answer 3

Might accidentally act or think a certain way based on judgement, all should get the opportunity to prove ability and be given the same opportunities.
Confirmation bias is one type of bias

Question 4

How do you encourage teamwork?

Answer 4

Listen, understand peoples roles and specialisms, tasks achieved through cooperation.
Team identity, shared goals, communication, participation, collaboration, negotiating and resolving issues

Question 5

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

Answer 5

9 Belbin team roles: specialist, coordinator, team worker, investigator, finisher etc.

Question 6

Tuckman Theory?

Answer 6

5 phases - forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning

Question 7

Herzberg Two Factor Theory?

Answer 7

Motivators and things that demotivate

Question 8

What is a strategic alliance?

Answer 8

Where two companies or teams work together on a project where each retains independence

Question 9

What are the essential components of a successful team?

Answer 9

Belbin, common purpose, clear objectives, respect, value strengths and weaknesses, trust, willing to share knowledge and communicate, diverse skills and styles

Question 10

How would you go about managing an underperforming team member?

Answer 10

recognise issue, what causes issue, can it be solved or removed, set clear expectations, develop action plan, check ins and follow ups, support and recognise progress

Question 11

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

Answer 11

encouragement, communication, realise and identify issues and areas for improvement

Question 12

What factors would you consider when selecting a project team?

Answer 12

required skills and knowledge, working styles and attitudes fit together

Question 13

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

Answer 13

Covid made teamworking more difficult as teams couldn’t get together to work
Brexit caused a spike in discrimination, drop in foreign workforce