Building a Team

FACILITATOR:

JACKIE TAYLOR

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Central Question

• What are your experiences working with a team?

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team

By Patrick Lencioni

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Four Dimensions of Personality

• Energy Style (E, I) "Expressive vs. Inner Focused"
• Cognitive Style (N, S) "Observant vs. Conceptual"
• Values Style (T, F) "Analytical vs. Responsive"
• Self-management Style (J, P) "Structured vs. Flexible"

The 16 MBTI Types

Four Dimensions of Personality

• Energy Style

Extroverted…or…Introverted

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• Extroverts focus energy on, and gain energy from external sources

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• Introverts focus energy inward, and recharge in solitude or in the presence of a few trusted individuals

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Activity One

• Separate into two groups (E’s & I’s)
• Discuss the Activity One questions within your group – 10 minutes
• Discussion

Four Dimensions of Personality

• Cognitive Style (Taking in Information)

Sensor…or…Intuitive

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• Sensors focus on the facts, the raw data and that which they can immediately perceive through the exercise of their five senses

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• Intuitives take a broader view, seeing patterns, connections and potential in the world around them

Activity Two

• Separate into two groups (N’s & S’s)
• Activity Two - Celebrity Characteristics – 5 minutes
• Discussion

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Four Dimensions of Personality

• Values Style (decision making)

Thinker…or…Feeler

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• Thinkers have an objective and cool approach to most situations and decisions. They act decisively and definitively, and believe decisions reflect truth and stand up to the rigorous test of logic.

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• Feelers place a high priority on empathy and compassion and are concerned with the personal impact of their decisions, even if it means that objectivity or across-the-board fairness may have to take a back seat.

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Activity Three

• Separate into two groups (T’s & F’s)
• Activity Three – Case Study – 10 minutes
• Discussion

Four Dimensions of Personality

• Self-Management Style

Judger…or…Perceiver

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• Judgers are ordered and organized and are the ones with daily to-do lists, monthly goals and a five-year plan. They approach time head on, ready to make it work for them and seeking to get the most out of it that they possibly can.

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• Perceivers relish freedom and flexibility and thrive in environments that are open to adaptation, innovation and change. They prefer to continue perceiving their environment or absorbing data until the answer is clear – perhaps until the question is no longer relevant.

Activity Four

• Separate into two groups (J’s & P’s)
• Activity Four – Windfall – 10 minutes
• Discussion

True Colors Test

The Four Colors

Green

• Are innovative and logical
• Seek to understand the world
• Need to be competent
• Require intellectual freedom
• Are curious
• Seek perfection in play
• Question authority
• Push themselves to improve
• Are slow to make decisions
• May become intellectually isolated

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• Value concise communication
• Look for intellectual stimulation
• Enjoy intriguing discussions
• Are sometimes blind to emotions
• Are detached
• Believe work is play
• Are drawn to technical work
• Analyze and rearrange systems
• Focus on the future
• Bring innovation to society

Blue

• Are in search of themselves
• Need to feel unique
• Must be true to themselves
• Look for symbolism
• Value close relationships
• Encourage expression
• Want quality time w loved ones
• Need to be creative
• Compromise and cooperate
• Look beyond the surface

• Nurture life
• Share emotions
• Make decisions based on feelings
• Need harmony
• Are adaptable
• Are drawn to literature
• Are drawn to nurturing careers
• Get involved in causes
• Are committed to ideals
• Bring unity to society

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Gold

• Are dutiful and stable
• Need to be useful
• Want to be self-sufficient
• Value organization
• Desire punctuality
• Schedule their lives
• Make and keep commitments
• Measure worth by completion
• Are goal-oriented
• Value rules

• Prepare for the future
• Are inclined to join groups
• Believe work comes before play
• Safeguard tradition
• Prefer order and cleanliness
• Are responsible and dedicated
• Are drawn to respected fields
• Enjoy positions of authority
• Desire structure
• Bring stability to society

Orange

• Are free and spontaneous
• Are impulsive risk-takers
• Are active
• Are optimistic
• Resist commitment
• Can become virtuosos
• Thrive on crises
• Are drawn to tools
• Like to be the center of attention
• Have great endurance

• Are drawn to action jobs
• Need variety
• Are dynamic, animated communicators
• Are competitive
• Deal with the here and now
• Are bold in relationships
• Are generous
• Have difficulty finding acceptance
• Like to live in a casual atmosphere
• Bring excitement to society

Fractured Phrases

Guess what color fits best with each statement.

Groups of “Like” Colors

Scenarios Activity 1

Groups of “Different” Colors

Scenarios Activity 2

Time Management Styles & True Colors

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• What went wrong?
• Did personalities play a role?
• How could you have used True Colors to better manage this situation?

Discuss with your table.

Consider a time working as a team when your team did not succeed at Time Management:

Pair and Share

• With a partner think about a time when you have been frustrated or had miscommunication at work with a coworker.
• What things did they do or say that triggered that response in you?
• What were their motivations?
• How did you react to this situation?
• Could you apply True Colors to this situation?
• How might you proceed differently in the future?

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Based on what you learned today…

What is one thing you plan to do differently going forward?

Closing Questions

• Question One
• What did you learn today that surprised you? About yourself? About your coworkers?

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Closing Questions

• Question Two
• Now that you know more about personality type, how would you describe the aspects of your personality that make you good at your job?

Closing Questions

• Question Three
• How would you describe the aspects of your personality that present challenges for you at work?

Closing Questions

• Question Four
• Did today’s presentation give you insight into any challenges or conflicts you’re currently facing?

Closing Questions

• Question Five
• How do you think you can use this information to make tangible improvements in your productivity? What about your job satisfaction?