Just Think Outside the Blocks

TeamSTARs

Now is a good time to evaluate how effective your teamwork skills were this FLL season. One way to evaluate the development of skills in this area is to take our little quiz (This can be completed by the coach and/or team members). This is an private online quiz only FYI, no information is recorded.

1. During our first few meetings, our team created and implemented a Teamwork Pledge signed by all team members.

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somewhat disagree
somewhat agree
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not applicable to my type of team


2. On my team, members complained about each other, especially in the beginning of the season.

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not applicable to my type of team


3. Complaints and disagreements between members surfaced throughout the season.

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not applicable to my type of team


4. On my team, one or two members dominated the meetings.

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not applicable to my type of team


5. My team implemented roles for each member (individual responsibility).

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not applicable to my type of team


6. Those roles reinforced and valued by coaches and all team members.

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not applicable to my type of team


7. Team members eventually embraced their roles beyond the involvement of coaches.

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not applicable to my type of team


8. Our team rotated roles occasionally so that members had a better understanding of others’ roles.

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not applicable to my type of team


9. Our coach had a clear strategy for creating a cohesive team.

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not applicable to my type of team


10. All team members were clear on what was expected of them.

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not applicable to my type of team

This is part one of a 5 part series on new ways to think about building a STAR team.

Looking at your score:

Score:

30-50 --Your team has thought about individual responsibilities and your coach incorporated team building early in the season.

19-29 --Your team has an understanding of team members' responsibilities to each other but may need strategies for building individual connections and accountability techniques.

Below 19 --You have made a good start. Your team could benefit from a systematic team enhancement program. Contact me at TheInventioneers@yahoo.com for a TeamSTARs plan.