Diversity & Inclusion, Teamwork Flashcards

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What is workplace diversity?

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Company hires wide range of individuals from different backgrounds.

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Advantages of a diverse team?

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Different ideas and new ways of thinking.
Different experiences.
Makes working more enjoyable and inclusive.

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What does inclusion mean to you?

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A work environment where everyone feels treated respectfully, with equal access to opportunities and resources.

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Difference between diversity and inclusion?

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Diversity - how we are all different.
Inclusion - making sure everyone feels welcome.

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What is unconscious bias?

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Underlying attitudes and stereotypes that people attribute to others, that affect how they engage with that group.

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What is meant by teamwork?

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A cooperative effort by a group to achieve a goal.

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What makes a strong team?

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Common sense of purpose.
Clear goals.
Respect.
Understanding strengths and weaknesses.
Trust.
Sharing knowledge.

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Benefits of teamwork?

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Share workload.
Improve productivity.
Improve quality.
Employee motivation.

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Difference between a team and a committee?

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Committee is a group of people appointed for a function.
A team is a group of people aiming for a common goal.

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How would you deal with an inexperienced team member?

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Provide encouragement.
Help to support their development of weaknesses.

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How would you promote discussion in the team?

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Create a calm and relaxed environment in meetings.
Promote inquisitive behaviours.
Going “round the table” on key areas.

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Why might a team fail?

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Conflicting personalities and poor leadership.

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What is a theoretical model relating to teams?

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Tuckman’s Theory (FSNPA)
Forming
Storming
Norming
Performing
Adjourning
Fish Swim North to Pass Africa

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Difference between leadership and management?

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Leadership: Setting a direction or vision for a group.
Management: Controls or directs people according to already establishes principles.

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What is meant by team dynamics?

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Behavioural relationships between members of a group.

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16
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How do you improve team dynamics?

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Know what motivates people.
Tackle problems quickly.
Define responsibilities.

17
Q

Is a 50/50 gender split uninclusive due to having to meet a quota?

A

The requirements are met before the 50/50 split is decided so all candidates are appropriately assessed before being offered a job.

18
Q

What did I learn in my rail round table?

A

Unspoken black experience, understanding d&i from a rail perspective and how the industry is lacking.

19
Q

What are the provisions of the Equality Act 2010?

A

Socio-economic inequality

20
Q

What is a test used to assess how an individual may fit into a team, name a couple of roles?

A

Belbin
Action - Shaper, Implementor, Completor
People - Coordinator, Teamworker, Investigator
Cerebral - Plant, Monitor evaluator, specialist

21
Q

What role are you under Belbins Team Roles?

A

Teamworker

22
Q

What are four types of discrimination under the Equality Act?

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Direct
Indirect
Harassment
Victimisation