Diversity, Inclusion & Teamworking Level 1

Question 1

How do different industries impact on teamwork?

Answer 1

Different industries shape teamwork dynamics through their unique demands, goals and environments. Factors such as collaboration requirements, organisational culture, project structures and external pressures all influence how teams function.

Understanding these industry-specific impacts can help organisations enhance teamwork, improve communication and achieve better outcomes.

Question 2

How do you encourage teamwork?

Answer 2

Keep everybody engaged, use communications for team bonding,

Question 3

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

Answer 3

By understanding the objectives of the task at hand and what skills would be required to successfully fulfil those objectives

Question 4

What is a strategic alliance?

Answer 4

An agreement between 2 or more parties to pursue a set of agreed objectives needed whilst remaining independent organisations

Question 5

What are the essential components of a successful team?

Answer 5

Common goals
Clear objectives
Respect
Identifying strengths & weaknesses
Trust
Sharing knowledge
Speaking openly
Range of styles

Question 6

How would you go about managing an underperforming team member?

Answer 6

• address the issue with the team member
• establish with them what the cause of this is
• reiterate job expectations
• develop an action plan together
• ensure regular check ins and follow ups
• recognise progress
• provide feedback
• make a decision if performance doesn’t improve

Question 7

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

Answer 7

• team bonding
• a balance of leadership and management
• addressing poor performance
• providing support where required

Question 8

What factors would you consider when selecting a project team?

Answer 8

Understand the task at hand
Understand skills needed to complete a task
Review skills already available
Be willing to recruit new members to fill the short full in skills required
Ensure that unconscious bias is not influencing my decisions

Question 9

What current challenges is Covid and/or Brexit and/or the current conflict in Russia / Ukraine bringing to Diversity, Inclusion & Teamworking?

Answer 9

1. Remote work and inclusion
2. Mental health and well-being
3. Collaboration and team dynamics
4. Regulatory uncertainty
5. Disrupted global teams
6. Communication barriers