Project 1 Team Effectiveness
Project 1 Team Effectiveness
o In what ways did your product (presentation) meet the standards set by your team?
We had gotten everyone to talk during the presentation fairly equally. We were able to
discuss the important requirements the presentation needed.
o In what ways did your product (presentation) fall short of the standards set by your team?
We fell short with the hook for the presentation. Also, according to other teams and Dr.
Mo, our presentation was a little more basic than what was required.
o How did different team members demonstrate leadership in helping the team reach goals?
Were those sufficient? What improvements are needed?
Communication amongst each team member was extremely efficient and everyone was
held accountable accordingly. Research was equally distributed, as well as the
collaboration to help with the research section. We need improved team organization and
clarifying goals. A timeline would help improve team organization.
o Describe which of the relationship-focused behaviors helped your team be successful. How
should you improve?
Major relationship-focused behaviors that aided our team were: listening, inclusion, building on
everyone’s ideas, being respectful, and setting standards. These were seen among our team as
during research gathering, we would discuss sources with everyone we could, bouncing ideas off
each other when the time arose. Respect is also a large player in our team. Getting to know
everyone and acknowledging that everyone in the team is a student and a person led us to bond
together as teammates. A way that these goals could be enhanced is by having clear relationship-
based feedback, either positive or negative. This does not mean there were issues, but having
open communication on team needs and acknowledging good behavior can lead to better team
cohesion.
Review your conflict management styles reported to each other in the introductory emails
o Describe how your team made decisions and what sources of conflict you encountered.
The team makes decisions using an inclusive and collaborative approach. All team members are
encouraged to share ideas, which ensures that diverse perspectives are heard. The main conflicts
that we have encountered were disagreements on ideas or which tasks should be prioritized.
o How did conflicting ideas or expectations help your team be better?
These conflicts on task prioritization or ideas have led to better decision making, solutions, and
team engagement. These conflicts encourage discussion, so they make our team better.
o How did conflicting ideas or expectations, or avoiding them, inhibit your team?
Conflicting ideas have actually been beneficial but could cause poorer decision making and
inefficiencies if avoided. If conflicts are avoided, then tension builds up which leads to poor
communication and low morale.
o How did you resolve any differences or conflicts?
We resolved conflicts through collaboration. The members of the team ensure that everyone
understands the disagreement and allows each team member to explain their reasoning without
being interrupted. We have also used project requirements and past experiences to support
arguments rather than solely relying on opinions.
o How should your team improve on conflict management?
To improve conflict management, we could focus on proactive communication, where we
address potential concerns early. By doing so, we don’t allow minor problems to escalate into
bigger ones.