quizplainTHE TEAM WORKSHOP
Two colleagues each think the other owns a task. What helps most now?
Why this answer?
An explicit owner and deadline clarify responsibility. Check that the person has time and resources. Discuss where your team records agreements.
Team training: making agreements clearer
Five scenarios about collaboration, feedback and responsibilities. Discuss possible answers and agree practical ways of working.
How to use this example
Discuss what clear collaboration means in your context. Suggested answers start a conversation; they do not assess individual people.
- Ask participants to choose an answer before sharing their reasoning.
- When views differ, ask what context would change the answer.
- Finish with one concrete team agreement, an owner and a review date.
Questions, answers and explanations
An assignment is unclear. What is a useful first step?
Why this answer?
Ask what a good outcome looks like and what constraints apply. Then summarise in your own words what you will deliver.
Which feedback is most specific?
Why this answer?
An observable example can be discussed without judging someone's character. Then explain its impact and ask for the other person's perspective.
A deadline is at risk. What helps the team?
Why this answer?
Early notice creates room to change priorities, support or timing. Explain what is done, what is blocked and what options you see.
How do you make a meeting decision actionable?
Why this answer?
A concrete action with an owner and date makes follow-up possible. Ask the owner to confirm the agreement and plan a short check-in.