10-second quiz

Which sounds like you?

Your boss announces a new project that will be very challenging for your team. The deadline is aggressive — you'll have to drop everything else for the next month.

There are four people on your team, and each responds differently. Each response is helpful in its own way, and none is better than the others — every one is essential.

A manager announcing a new project to their team

Which one is most like you?

Pick the response that feels most natural — go with your gut.

1
What concerns you most
Details.
Actions that define you
Asking a lot of questions, developing plans, analyzing the process.
Your goals
To reduce waste and risk so that mistakes are avoided.
Team role
Advising of options and implications to ensure efficiency and quality work.
2
What concerns you most
Stress felt by the team.
Actions that define you
Checking on other team members and making sure they are feeling comfortable.
Your goals
Nurturing others.
Team role
Counseling team members to ensure everyone feels appreciated.
3
What concerns you most
Deadlines and deliverables.
Actions that define you
You work quickly to show early progress toward the goal, and you adjust course when changes need to be made.
Your goals
Maintaining momentum by keeping everyone focused and on task.
Team role
Driving team members toward completing the project on time and on budget.
4
What concerns you most
Team's camaraderie.
Actions that define you
Building rapport with team members and keeping everyone excited about the task.
Your goals
Motivating the team by recognizing their accomplishments.
Team role
Coaching team members through inspiration and rallying.

No right answers. Every team needs all four.