Journal for

Success
Leadership & Managing Excellence

Kreepa Shankar Chowrasia (A-36) Submitted To: Dr. Chandranshu Sinha

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ACTIVITY – 01 TEAMWORK SKILLS QUESTIONNAIRE

Imagine you are working on a team. Let’s say you are trying to build a model of the
solar system. Answer the following questions about how you usually responded within
a group. There are no wrong or right answers and some answers you may need to guess
at.
A scoring table is set out below the questions for you to score your
effectiveness as a team member.

1 I offer information and opinions.

a. Very frequently b. Frequently c. Sometimes d. Rarely e. Never

2. I summarize what is happening in the group.

a. Very frequently b. Frequently c. Sometimes d. Rarely e. Never

3. When there is a problem, I try to identify what is happening.

a. Very frequently b. Frequently c. Sometimes d. Rarely e. Never

4. I start the group working.

a. Very frequently b. Frequently c. Sometimes d. Rarely e. Never

5. I suggest answers to problems

a. Very frequently b. Frequently c. Sometimes d. Rarely e. Never

6. I listen actively
a. Very frequently b. Frequently c. Sometimes d. Rarely e. Never

7. I give positive feedback to other members of the group

a. Very frequently b. Frequently c. Sometimes d. Rarely e. Never

8. I compromise when necessary

a. Very frequently b. Frequently c. Sometimes d. Rarely e. Never

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9. I help relieve tension by joking

a. Very frequently b. Frequently c. Sometimes d. Rarely e. Never

10. I talk
a. Very frequently b. Frequently c. Sometimes d. Rarely e. Never

11. I try to observe what is happen in the group

a. Very frequently b. Frequently c. Sometimes d. Rarely e. Never

12. I try to help solve problems

a. Very frequently b. Frequently c. Sometimes d. Rarely e. Never

13. I take responsibility for ensuring that tasks are completed

a. Very frequently b. Frequently c. Sometimes d. Rarely e. Never

14. I like the group to be having a good time

a. Very frequently b. Frequently c. Sometimes d. Rarely e. Never
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Scoring table
Question a b c d e Score
1. 1 2 3 2 1 1
2. 1 2 3 2 1 2
3. 1 2 3 2 1 2
4. 2 2 3 1 0 2
5. 0 1 3 1 0 3
6. 3 3 2 1 0 3
7. 3 3 2 1 0 3
8. 2 3 3 1 0 2
9. 1 2 3 1 0 3
10. 0 0 3 2 1 0
11. 3 3 2 1 0 3
12. 2 3 3 1 0 2
13. 2 2 3 1 0 2
14. 1 1 2 1 1 1
Total 29

Results
 If you have scored between 36 and 42 you are a very effective team person.
 If you have scored between 28 and 35 you are an effective team
person.
 If you have scored 27 or below it would be useful if you worked on
some of your team skills.
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LEARNING FROM THE WORKSHOPS: SEMESTER WISE

(BELOW GIVEN FORMAT TO BE STRICTLY FOLLOWED)

MODULE: 3

NAME OF THE ACTIVITY: Team Work Skills Questionnaire

OBJECTIVES OF THE ACTIVITY: To understand how efficiently we are working in a team.

PERSONAL LEARNING FROM THE ACTIVITY:

 I have scored 29, which means that I am an effective team person. But still there is a scope of

improvement where I have to work upon.

 I have to demonstrate team-based communication skills, e.g. negotiation, interpersonal skills

 I have to develop or apply project-based skills and outcomes

 I have to demonstrate authentic workplace processes or responsibilities

 I have to develop skills in negotiation, problem solving, conflict management, leadership,

time management or critical thinking.

 By, following these steps I can become very effective team person,
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ACTIVITY 02 – SOCIOMETRY
Q1. Whom do you call when you are in trouble?

Kreepa Shivam Shreyasi Rajat Dheeraj

Kreepa *
Shivam *
Shreyasi *
Rajat *
Dheeraj *

Q2. Who is the one who gives authentic and genuine information?

Kreepa Shivam Shreyasi Rajat Dheeraj

Kreepa *
Shivam *
Shreyasi *
Rajat *
Dheeraj *

Q3. With whom do you wish to party?

Kreepa Shivam Shreyasi Rajat Dheeraj

Kreepa *
Shivam *
Shreyasi *
Rajat *
Dheeraj *

Q4. Who is the you would skip chill out with?

Kreepa Shivam Shreyasi Rajat Dheeraj

Kreepa *
Shivam *
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Shreyasi *
Rajat *
Dheeraj *

Q5. Whom do you depend on official work?

Kreepa Shivam Shreyasi Rajat Dheeraj

Kreepa *
Shivam *
Shreyasi *
Rajat *
Dheeraj *

Q6. In whom you trust as a friend?

Kreepa Shivam Shreyasi Rajat Dheeraj

Kreepa *
Shivam *
Shreyasi *
Rajat *
Dheeraj *

Q7. In whom you don’t trust?

Kreepa Shivam Shreyasi Rajat Dheeraj

Kreepa *
Shivam *
Shreyasi *
Rajat *
Dheeraj *

Q8. With whom do you enjoy most in the group?

Kreepa Shivam Shreyasi Rajat Dheeraj

Kreepa *
Shivam *
Shreyasi *
Rajat *
Dheeraj *
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LEARNING FROM THE WORKSHOPS: SEMESTER WISE

(BELOW GIVEN FORMAT TO BE STRICTLY FOLLOWED)

MODULE: 4

NAME OF THE ACTIVITY: Sociometry

OBJECTIVES OF THE ACTIVITY: To find out the dynamics among the existing group.

PERSONAL LEARNING FROM THE ACTIVITY:

 I found Sociometry, is a well-known group technique which can be used to improve the group

process.

 It was figured out to be an intelligent means of achieving the group goal and personal

development of individual members.

 Sociometry aims at proper understanding of social relationship which helps to resolve the

intriguing and baffling problems of to-day.

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 The nature of relationship existing among the individuals consisting the group was

understood by sociometry.

 Sociometry measures inter-personal relationship, prevailing among the members of a group.

ACTIVITY – 03: TEAM PREFERENCES QUESTIONNAIRE

For each of the questions allocate 10 points to reflect your preferences for what you think
your team should ideally be like. The points can be allocated in any way you think fit (for
example A-0; B-5; C-3; D-2 = 10). Then repeating the exercise allocating the points
according to what you think your team is actually like.
1. Values: People in my team should concentrate on: Ideal
…A … Achieving the team’s goal fully, as effectively as possible.
Actual
…B … Doing their jobs competently and efficiently. __For Reference

…C … Supporting and helping each other

…D … Responding to the demands of those outside the team i.e. its clients.

2. Purpose: The team should exist to…

…A … Satisfy its customers, and all those with vested interest
…B … Produce goods or services as efficiently as possible.
…C … Be the best within the organization.
…D … Keep those who work within the team satisfied and well rewarded.

3. Structure: The most appropriate team structure is one which is

…A … Well organized, friendly and open.
…B … Flexible and changing to meet different goals.
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…C … Very clearly defined with a central leader so that people can know exactly what they
have to do.
…D … Completely open and decentralized, no defined roles.

4. Processes: Work in the team should be judged on the basis of…

…A … Skill and expertise in performing the task.
…B … Contribution to achieving the client’s needs.
…C … Fitting in with others.
…D … Developing the individual’s capacity.

5. Communication in the team should be…

…A … Totally open; anyone should be able to say exactly what they like to anyone
else regardless of position or potential trouble.
…B … Concerned with improving personal relationships between people.
…C … Governed by work consideration and dependent on the positions of those
concerned.
…D … Based on analysis of the information people need in order to achieve their
goals.

6. Individuality in the team should be…

…A … Respected but subordinate to the job required of the person.
…B … Developed within the framework of the learn and other personalities.
…C … Encouraged and developed as a matter of principle.
…D … Seen in the wider context of the team’s overall purpose.

7. Rewards should be allocated on the basis of…

…A … Performance and Competency
…B … Achievement of objectives, no matter how they are attained.
…C … The person’s seniority or position within the team.
…D … More or less socially; just & fair distribution but allowing for individual needs

8. Decision making should be on the basis of…

…A … Fully detailed and objective analysis of the facts.
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…B … Careful sounding of the views and opinion of those concerned.

…C … An appraisal of alternative potential options.
…D … Individual insight and judgment.

9. Relationships in the team should be…

…A … Fairly impersonal and work oriented.
…B … Personal friendly and helpful.
…C … Open enough to facilitate exchange of views and information.
…D … Whatever individuals want them to be.
10. The criteria for judging the success of the team should be:
…A … Its achievement of its goals, no matter how.
…B … Its cost benefit contribution.
…C … Its concern for individuals.
…D … Its contributions to improving the organization.
 The questionnaire measures your performance in terms of the External/Internal and
Task/People dimensions that were discussed earlier.
 This of course is only approximate but should help you to see your orientation and
whether you think your team has the same orientation or not. If it is widely different,
you may find it difficult to work happily within it.
 The words you used to describe your ideal team should also help you to identify your
preferences.

 For each question enter your score for the corresponding letter in the table. Then enter
the score for what you believe is characteristic of your team. Add each column an
enter it in the appropriate quadrant on the chart.
(Ideal) (Actual)
1. Values D-A-B-C D-A-B-C
2. Purpose A-C-B-D A-C-B-D
3. Structure D-B-C-A D-B-C-A
4. Processes D-B-A-C D-B-A-C
5. Communication A-D-C-B A-D-C-B
6. Individuality C-D-A-B C-D-A-B
7. Rewards D-B-A-C D-B-A-C
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8. Decisions D-C-A-B D-C-A-B

9. Relationships D-C-A-B D-C-A-B
10. Criteria D-A-B-C D-A-B-C
Total: 1-2-3-4 1-2-3-4

LEARNING FROM THE WORKSHOPS: SEMESTER WISE

(BELOW GIVEN FORMAT TO BE STRICTLY FOLLOWED)

MODULE: 3

NAME OF THE ACTIVITY: Team Preference Questionnaire

OBJECTIVES OF THE ACTIVITY: It helps to provide information about how others see me when
it comes to leadership traits.

PERSONAL LEARNING FROM THE ACTIVITY:

 It helps me to compare about how we see ourselves and how others see us.

 It helps me in understanding my area of weakness and where I need to work on.

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